Nightingale's philosophy incorporates multiple aspects of environmental health; which of the following does it NOT cover?

Nightingale's philosophy emphasizes the critical role of the environment in the health and recovery of patients. This includes components like ventilation, the health of houses, and sanitation, all of which directly relate to how a clean and well-ventilated environment can impact a patient’s wellbeing.

The primary focus of Nightingale's theories is on how the environment affects physical health, encompassing factors such as air quality, cleanliness, and the structural conditions of living spaces that contribute to overall health. Social interaction, while essential to holistic health, is less emphasized in her writings regarding environmental health. Nightingale did not focus on the social aspects of health in the same way she addressed physical environmental factors, hence it would not be included in her core philosophy on environmental health. Understanding this aspect of her work helps to clarify how her environmental considerations were primarily centered on tangible, physical factors rather than psychosocial elements.