The Role of Religion in 18th and 19th Century Medicine

What role did religion play in medicine in the 18th and 19th centuries?

Religion and superstition played a much smaller role in medicine during the 18th and 19th centuries as Britain was becoming more secular. However, some people did hold on to the old beliefs.

What are some examples of religion influencing medicine in the 18th and 19th century?

Before 1837, churches kept records of births, marriages and deaths.