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John Snow

Last Updated: 07 Mar, 2023 | Views: 327

Age: 45

Profession: Doctor

Other Profession(s): Physician

Famous For: Father of Epidemiology

Higher Education: Graduated

John Snow Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

15 Mar, 1813 (45 Years 03 Months 1 Day)

Birth Country

United Kingdom

Birth State/Province

England

Birth District

York

Birth Sign

Capricorn

Religion

Christianity

Nationalities

British

Died on

16 Jun, 1858

Cause of Death

Stroke

John Snow Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

John Snow, a well-known British physician, was born in England. As one of the pioneers of contemporary epidemiology, John Snow was a British anesthesiologist and physician. He is best known for his efforts to locate the cause of a cholera outbreak in London. He then earned his medical license in 1836, specialized in anesthesia, and rose to prominence in the industry. In addition to his work as a doctor, Snow also carried out studies on various subjects, such as disease transmission and the effect of anesthesia.

John Snow Career:

In a research he undertook during the 1854 cholera epidemic, Snow plotted the locations of the cases and determined that a water supply source on Broad Street was the outbreak's origin.

Snow persuaded the authorities to remove the pump's handle, significantly lowering the number of new cholera cases.

Snow's investigation into the cholera epidemic was innovative and is regarded as a model case study of epidemiological investigation.

Snow also developed the "ghost map" to trace the spread of cholera and made other significant contributions to the science of epidemiology, such as using stats in disease investigation.

John Snow Achievements and Awards:

Snow is known as "the father of epidemiology" and is regarded as a pioneer in the discipline.

The Royal College of Physicians gives the John Snow Medal annually to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the epidemiology field.

John Snow Death:

Snow, who was 45 when he passed away in 1858, made a substantial contribution to epidemiology and public health.