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Was John Snow's work limited to England?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only London

  • Only Europe

Answer

John Snow's work was not limited to England. His pioneering research on the transmission of cholera was conducted in London, but his insights had a global impact. In 1854, Snow traced an outbreak of cholera in Soho to a single water pump. His work helped to establish the germ theory of disease and led to the development of modern sanitation systems.
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