How One Doctor Attempted To Get Peers To Wash Hands

The video discusses Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis' efforts in the 19th century to promote hand-washing among doctors to reduce maternal mortality rates. Despite his findings showing a significant drop in deaths, his ideas were rejected by the medical community due to prevailing beliefs and social norms. Semmelweis' work laid the foundation for modern hygiene practices, although it was only recognized after his death. His story highlights the dangers of rejecting scientific evidence due to social biases.

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