John Snow Flashcards

1
Q

What did Snow link?

A

Cholera and contaminated water

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2
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When was the connection discovered by Snow occur?

A

1853 - 4

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3
Q

What did Snow do in Broad Street?

A

Studied the occurrence of a cholera outbreak. He noticed victims used the same water pump

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4
Q

What did Snow do to the pump?

A

Removed the handle and ended the outbreak

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5
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What did this research convince?

A

That something needed to be done to improve London’s awful sanitation and hygiene.

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