Public Health and Municipal Policy Making

Focusing on the intersection of public health and urban regulation, the book explores the development of health policies in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Birmingham and Gothenburg. Through case studies on infant welfare and tuberculosis prevention, Marjaana Niemi analyzes how political pressures shaped 'scientific' health initiatives. The work highlights the limited public engagement in policy formulation, offering valuable insights into how these health campaigns influenced urban living conditions and societal well-being.