These views had a strong impact on criminology in the 19th century but eventually these views evoked criticism for their âsound methodology and lack of proper scientific controlsâ (Siegel and Welsh, 2012), and by the middle of the twentieth century biological theories fell out of favor as an explanation of delinquency.
Sweating occurs when the sweat glands in your skin secrete a salty fluid called sweat, or perspiration. Sweating is a normal function that serves to cool your body, often in hot or humid environments or when you exercise. Excessive sweating may be a symptom of an underlying disease, disorder or condition. The medical term for excessive sweating is hyperhidrosis. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) are just two of many conditions that may cause excessive sweating.
Sweating sickness, also known as English sweating sickness or English sweate (Latin: sudor anglicus), was a mysterious and highly virulent disease that struck England, and later continental Europe, in a series of epidemics beginning in 1485. The last outbreak occurred.