Tag: Medical Police

  • before the medical police

    Before the concept of “medical police” emerged in 18th-century Germany, public health measures in Europe were a patchwork of practices rooted in religion, superstition, rudimentary science, and localized governance. These efforts were reactive, fragmented, and often tied to immediate crises like plagues or poor sanitation. Here’s an overview of what existed before the formalization of…

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