Almshouses

Privately endowed or publicly funded institutions receiving and supporting the aged or infirm poor. They sometimes functioned as centers of health care before the establishment of formal hospitals.

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): I01.880.787.190.500, J03.340.030

MeSH Unique ID: D019022

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• Almshouse

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Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena Category
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Welfare
Charities
Almshouses
Workhouses

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Technology and Food and Beverages Category
Non-Medical Public and Private Facilities
Housing
Almshouses
Workhouses