Dr John Snow - proving a theory

Dr John Snow - proving a theory

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History, Health Sciences, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video discusses the theory that cholera in London was spread through contaminated water, particularly from cesspools and sewage affecting town wells and rivers. In August 1854, Soho experienced a severe cholera outbreak. The narrator, living nearby, investigated the outbreak, focusing on the Broad Street pump as a potential contamination source. The investigation involved gathering data from hospitals and public records to confirm if victims consumed water from the pump.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How many fatal attacks of cholera occurred within 10 days near Cambridge Street and Broad Street?

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What actions did the teacher take to investigate the cholera outbreak?

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