Who tried to curb cholera in Cardiff by appointing medical officers who did door-to-door visits?

• A. City Council
• B. Health Department
• C. Local Parish
• D. Board of Guardians

Answer: (D)

The action reflects how local authorities used field visits to tackle cholera in the city. The Board of Guardians, as the body responsible for administering poor relief and overseeing local welfare, had the authority to appoint medical officers who would go door to door to check on households, identify possible cholera cases, share health guidance, and arrange care or relief. This hands-on, ground-level approach was a practical way to track outbreaks and mobilize support in the community, especially before broader municipal public health powers were fully established. Other bodies listed did not have the same established role in commissioning medical officers for house-to-house cholera work in this setting, which is why the Board of Guardians is the best fit for this question.