Read the passage regarding tenement living.

Many leading New York City physicians discovered a strong link between the growing number of tuberculosis cases and tenement living. The close living quarters in the poorest, most unsanitary neighborhoods caused thousands of deaths per year in the city. In 1901, the Tenement House Act was passed to try and address this issue.

It can be concluded that the Tenement House Act of 1901 attempted to address the spread of illness by reinforcing the need for which change?

1. improved fire escapes

2. increased public housing

3. better ventilation systems

4. stricter building inspections

The Tenement House Act of 1901 attempted to address the spread of illness by reinforcing the need for better ventilation systems.

Explanation:

"Tenement House Act of 1901" was passed by New York State Legislature in the year 1901 to maintain some standards in building construction. Tenement House Act bans the poorly ventilated apartment buildings and houses without windows in the state of New York.

Under this law, the houses with proper ventilation systems, indoor toilets, fire safety system, open courtyard and outward facing windows are approved.

Safety, hygiene and comfort of the people were ensured by "Tenement House Act of 1901".