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John Snow was a key figure in epidemiology who revolutionized the understanding of disease transmission, particularly through his work during the 1854 cholera outbreak in London. By mapping cases and identifying a contaminated water pump as the source, he demonstrated that cholera was waterborne, challenging existing miasma and contagion theories. His findings laid the groundwork for modern epidemiological methods and emphasized the importance of sanitation and public health interventions.

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