Roman Public Health

Roman Medicine - Public Health L N S T M M B S S O R P W B I AQUEDUCTS BAD AIR BAD WATER CAUSE CLEAN CONSEQUENCE FEBRIS GREEK DOCTORS MALARIA MARSHES PREVENTION PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC TOILETS ROMAN ARMY SWAMPS

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1. Find the words we will use today – time 5 mins. 2.

Towards the end of the lesson choose 4 words and write a sentence or two that uses these words and explains an aspect of Roman Medicine. You must underline them.

The Romans believed it was important to build their settlements - their cities, villas, villages and army forts - in healthy places near good springs, rivers or wells. They built conduits (channels) to bring water into their settlements. When the water had to go over hills and valleys the Romans built the conduits (channels) on top of arches. These looked like bridges and were called aqueducts. They were so well built that a number are still standing today 1700 or more years later. Besides clean drinking water, the Romans the Romans also believed in the importance of personal cleanliness. They set about making daily bathing a possibility for all citizens. Wherever the Romans settled, they built public baths. The Roman interest in public health also led to them building latrines (Toilets). They used water to flush away the waste products. Rome had huge sewers which emptied into the River Tiber. Romans took their drinking water from other rivers and springs. The building of sewers stopped germs infecting drinking water. The Romans were able to provide these facilities because they were well organised, could enforce peace, could raise money through taxation and could use slaves as a cheap labour force.

Task: Use these notes to create a booklet on Roman Public Health