John Snow as the founder of modern epidemiology
Not what you're looking for?
A summary of the works of John Snow and the premise in which his experiments were formulated. How did he explain that abdominal pain is the first symptom of cholera and how does this work demonstrate the scientific method?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
This solution discusses a summary of the works of John Snow and the premise in which his experiments were formulated. It also explains that abdominal pain is the first symptom of cholera and how this work demonstrates the scientific method. References are provided.
Solution Preview
Let's take a closer look.
RESPONSE:
1. A summary of the works of John Snow and the premise in which his experiments were formulated. How did he explain that abdominal pain is the first symptom of cholera and how does this work demonstrate the scientific method?
When the final wave of cholera hit London (1854), it spurred Dr. John Snow to investigate why. (http://www.demographic-research.org/Volumes/Vol3/13/html/1.htm). In fact, "Snow's studies launched the field of epidemiology, were early applications of medical cartography, and promoted the use of statistical methods in medicine. The finding that cholera was due to the ingestion of contaminated water lent to the demise of the prevalent "miasmatic theory of contagion," and "set the ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Celiac Disease
This quiz will provide a brief introduction to Celiac Disease. Questions will focus on definitions and symptoms.
Labor and Delivery
Do you know about the stages of delivery? Find out with this quiz!
What everyone should know about MRSA
This quiz focuses on what everyone should know about community MRSA. Community MSRA is an infection in healthy people.
First Aid
Do you know how to provide first aid?
CPR (Red Cross Standards)
Are you up to date on your CPR skills? Find out if you know what to do in an emergency with this quiz.