02476cam a22003373u 4500 67045 UtSlPG 20260610134540.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RA Beggs, Thomas, 1808-1896 The Cholera: the claims of the poor upon the rich Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-30 Transcribed from the [1850?] Charles Gilpin edition by David Price. Many thanks to the British Library for making their copy available "The Cholera: the claims of the poor upon the rich" by Thomas Beggs is a public health treatise written in the early to mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The book addresses the social and sanitary conditions that precipitate cholera outbreaks, emphasizing the responsibilities of the wealthy towards the impoverished classes. It argues that the neglect of public health measures exacerbates the plight of the poor, making them more susceptible to diseases like cholera and typhus. In this work, Beggs provides a stark analysis of the socio-economic factors contributing to public health crises. He illustrates this through vivid accounts of cholera outbreaks, noting their disproportionate impact on the urban poor living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. The author highlights specific cases, such as the tragic deaths within families due to the lack of proper drainage and clean water. He lays bare the moral and economic implications of ignoring public health, advocating for immediate action to improve living conditions, drainage systems, and overall sanitation. Through his arguments, Beggs implores the affluent classes to acknowledge their societal obligations and work towards creating a healthier environment for all, lest they risk the stability of society itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poor -- Great Britain Public health -- Great Britain Cholera -- Great Britain Medical policy -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67045 107867 107867