What was one of Dr. John Snow's notable contributions to medicine?
The Real Story of John Snow

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1.
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He invented the stethoscope.
He created the first vaccine.
He developed early anesthetics.
He discovered penicillin.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the prevailing theory about disease transmission in 19th century London?
Miasma theory
Contagion theory
Germ theory
Viral theory
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Dr. John Snow believe cholera was spread?
Through the air
Through animal bites
By contaminated water
Via direct contact
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What action did Dr. John Snow take to stop the cholera outbreak on Broad Street?
He removed the pump handle.
He distributed antibiotics.
He advised people to wear masks.
He quarantined the area.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the result of Dr. John Snow's analysis of parliamentary death records?
He concluded that air pollution was the main cause.
He discovered that upstream water was more contaminated.
He found no correlation between water supply and cholera.
He found that downstream water had more cholera deaths.
6.
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What is one of the lasting impacts of Dr. John Snow's work?
It proved the Miasma theory correct.
It resulted in the discovery of antibiotics.
It established the foundation of modern epidemiology.
It led to the development of vaccines.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How is Dr. John Snow's method of mapping disease origins used today?
It is used in geological surveys.
It is used to track weather patterns.
It is applied in financial forecasting.
It is a technique in modern epidemiology.
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