Question

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practice: week 1 lesson 1 self-assessment

question 6

what was a significant contribution of sociologists to public health during the industrial revolution?

creation of better working and living conditions to reduce illnesses

invention of the telephone

discovery of penicillin

development of steam engines and automation

Explanation:

Sociologists focus on social structures and human interactions. During the Industrial Revolution, poor working and living conditions led to health issues. Sociologists' work likely centered on improving these social - environmental factors (unlike the other options which are technological or scientific discoveries not typically sociological contributions).

Answer:

Creation of better working and living conditions to reduce illnesses.