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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Topic started by: Bellejazz on Tuesday 05 July 22 07:17 BST (UK)

Title: Do lists of diseases/epidemics exist?
Post by: Bellejazz on Tuesday 05 July 22 07:17 BST (UK)

Hi there, as per title I'm just wondering if any resources exist that list epidemics of diseases that went around in particular years. I did a bit of a google and wasn't very successful.


I have found (not for the first time sadly) multiple (3) children in one of my family groups that died within a very short period; only 12 days to be more precise, the grief must have been unbearable  :( .

It clearly must have been a disease of some description, I'm thinking smallpox or typhoid maybe but I'm curious if there's a means of finding out what might have been the likely culprit?


The year was 1795 and it was in Uttoxeter Staffordshire, I was uncertain if this post was better for the Staffordshire forum + someone that might have local history knowledge of this kind of thing, or if it was a more general query for a bigger audience?


TIA,
Belinda.

Title: Re: Do lists of diseases/epidemics exist?
Post by: KGarrad on Tuesday 05 July 22 07:25 BST (UK)

Try here:
www.mongenes.org.uk/epidemics_in_bri.html

Nothing of note in 1795?
Must have been a local/family thing.

Title: Re: Do lists of diseases/epidemics exist?
Post by: fiddlerslass on Tuesday 05 July 22 08:42 BST (UK)

It could have been any of the typical childhood diseases of the time, which were  prevalent back then, which we rarely see epidemics of now , because of vaccination.For example measles, diphtheria, scarlet fever. There were no anti -biotics or antiviral treatments, and social status could also play a part, as poor nutrition and overcrowding would affect outcomes and transmission of infections. Were they living in a city or rural environment?

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1041714/united-kingdom-all-time-child-mortality-rate/