This fascinating and informative book offers a history of public health and sanitation from ancient times to the present day. Written by a leading British physician and public health expert, the book covers topics such as disease prevention, water supply, and environmental health. With its clear writing and informative illustrations, the book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in public health. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.