Dr John Snow - proving a theory

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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