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Leviticus A biblical book that was the world's first hygienic code, formulated by the
Hebrews
Which book of the Bible is considered to be the world's first hygienic code? (LEVITICUS)
Egyptians (3000-1500 BC)
Priest-physicians performed their primitive medicine, and they were known for their personal
cleanliness.
TRUE: prior to the Greek era, the Egyptians possessed a strong sense of personal cleanliness and
were considered to be the healthiest people of their time
Greeks (1000-400 BC)
The first to put emphasis on disease prevention
,Asclepius A chief in the Iliad who became enshrined as the god of medicine in Greek
mythology. Had two daughters with health-related powers.
By the beginning of the 8th century, Greek mythology had endowed (ASCLEPIUS) as the god of
medicine.
Hygeia Had the power to prevent disease. More prominent of the two daughters.
Panacea Possessed the ability to treat disease
Hippocrates The first epidemiologist and the father of medicine. He taught that health was
the result of balance and disease was the result of an imbalance. The ideal person was perfectly
balanced in mind, body, and spirit, which was really only possible of the aristocratic upper class.
Carefully observed and recorded associations between certain diseases and other factors like
geography and climate. The Hippocratic oath is still used today.
The Greek physician credited as being the first epidemiologist and the father of modern medicine
was (HIPPOCRATES)
,Romans (500 BC- 500 AD)
Copycats who took most of the Greek ideas related to health and medicine. Emphasized
community health, and their appreciation for hygiene was evident in their system of public and
private baths. In addition, they developed the first hospital (public/private) and pioneered the
study of anatomy and surgery.
The early society most famous for building sewage systems, water supply systems, baths, and
other health facilities was the (ROMANS).
Middle Ages (500 AD - 1500 AD)
AKA the Dark Ages, as there was political and social unrest, which meant many health advances
were lost. From overcrowding came sewage removal problems and lack of fresh, clean water.
The birth of Christianity meant that personal hygiene wasn't practiced. There were many theories
for disease and superstitions.
Entire libraries were burned and knowledge about the human body was seen as sinful during the
(MIDDLE AGES)
, TRUE: The contagion concept associated with leprosy and bubonic plague opened the door to
new interest in science and severely weakened the argument of those promoting the sin-disease
theory.
Leprosy A chapter of Leviticus was devoted entirely to leprosy. There was an epidemic of
it during the Middle Ages.
Which great epidemic during the Middle Ages resulted in the most discrimination and isolation
of its victims? LEPROSY
Bubonic (Black) Plague Rats and fleas spread the disease. It spread incredibly quickly,
and though an attempt was made to contain it with isolation and ship quarantine, it wasn't very
useful. Those with money were able to flee to the country, but otherwise people were screwed.
Families were town apart, villages deserted, businesses collapsed, and states went bankrupt.
TRUE: Religious leaders and physicians were often the first victims of the plague, thus
increasing fear and superstition as to the cause of disease.
Renaissance (1500-1700 AD)
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Leviticus A biblical book that was the world's first hygienic code, formulated by the
Hebrews
Which book of the Bible is considered to be the world's first hygienic code? (LEVITICUS)
Egyptians (3000-1500 BC)
Priest-physicians performed their primitive medicine, and they were known for their personal
cleanliness.
TRUE: prior to the Greek era, the Egyptians possessed a strong sense of personal cleanliness and
were considered to be the healthiest people of their time
Greeks (1000-400 BC)
The first to put emphasis on disease prevention
,Asclepius A chief in the Iliad who became enshrined as the god of medicine in Greek
mythology. Had two daughters with health-related powers.
By the beginning of the 8th century, Greek mythology had endowed (ASCLEPIUS) as the god of
medicine.
Hygeia Had the power to prevent disease. More prominent of the two daughters.
Panacea Possessed the ability to treat disease
Hippocrates The first epidemiologist and the father of medicine. He taught that health was
the result of balance and disease was the result of an imbalance. The ideal person was perfectly
balanced in mind, body, and spirit, which was really only possible of the aristocratic upper class.
Carefully observed and recorded associations between certain diseases and other factors like
geography and climate. The Hippocratic oath is still used today.
The Greek physician credited as being the first epidemiologist and the father of modern medicine
was (HIPPOCRATES)
,Romans (500 BC- 500 AD)
Copycats who took most of the Greek ideas related to health and medicine. Emphasized
community health, and their appreciation for hygiene was evident in their system of public and
private baths. In addition, they developed the first hospital (public/private) and pioneered the
study of anatomy and surgery.
The early society most famous for building sewage systems, water supply systems, baths, and
other health facilities was the (ROMANS).
Middle Ages (500 AD - 1500 AD)
AKA the Dark Ages, as there was political and social unrest, which meant many health advances
were lost. From overcrowding came sewage removal problems and lack of fresh, clean water.
The birth of Christianity meant that personal hygiene wasn't practiced. There were many theories
for disease and superstitions.
Entire libraries were burned and knowledge about the human body was seen as sinful during the
(MIDDLE AGES)
, TRUE: The contagion concept associated with leprosy and bubonic plague opened the door to
new interest in science and severely weakened the argument of those promoting the sin-disease
theory.
Leprosy A chapter of Leviticus was devoted entirely to leprosy. There was an epidemic of
it during the Middle Ages.
Which great epidemic during the Middle Ages resulted in the most discrimination and isolation
of its victims? LEPROSY
Bubonic (Black) Plague Rats and fleas spread the disease. It spread incredibly quickly,
and though an attempt was made to contain it with isolation and ship quarantine, it wasn't very
useful. Those with money were able to flee to the country, but otherwise people were screwed.
Families were town apart, villages deserted, businesses collapsed, and states went bankrupt.
TRUE: Religious leaders and physicians were often the first victims of the plague, thus
increasing fear and superstition as to the cause of disease.
Renaissance (1500-1700 AD)
