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John Snow: Pioneer of Epidemiology by JessicaOktavianus is a document available to read on EtoBox.
John Snow (1813-1858) was an English physician who is considered one of the founders of epidemiology. He helped establish the link between contaminated water and cholera outbreaks by tracing the 1854 Soho cholera outbreak to a contaminated water pump on Broad Street. He convinced local officials to remove the pump handle, which helped stop the outbreak. Snow also made important contributions to anesthesia by administering ether and chloroform during surgeries. He is now recognized as a pioneer in public hea
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