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This was the main cause for the outbreak and transmittion of diseases. Hygiene was almost none existent due to the fact that pepole believed water was harmful because it opened pores and made the body more vulnerable. As an alternative to bathing, perfumes and toilet water were used as disinfectants and to cover bad odour. Another tactic to have a more cleanly appearance was to wear wigs.
By: Kristianne Klassen
European exploration introduced new medical challenges. There was often consequences of long sea voyages. One of these was scurvey which was caused by being limited to eating salty food and little to no fresh meat or produce.
In Canada in the years between 1610 and 1788 there were:
The Practice of the medical practices was modelled after the French health system.
Nearly all health professionals were born in France and had studied there, since the colonies did not have medical training facilities or any trade corporations.
-Prepare medications
-Preserve medications
-Distribute medications
Illness In New France
Jacques Cartier and crew got struck down with a serious illness in the winter of 1535. By February, only 10 out of 110 were healthy enough to help others; and more than 25 people died from the effects of scurvy.
Patient with smallpox
This theory states that health depended on equilibrium of the four main humors:
1. Blood
2. Phlegm
3. Yellow Bile
4. Black Bile
It was believe there were links between the various humors, elements of natural, seasons, individual temperament and the out break of illness.
If the balances of the humors were upset, the illness would set in.