On the Mode of Communication of Cholera
1855
On the Mode of Communication of Cholera
1855
Environmental Issues, Health & Medicine, History - Modern (1750+), Science - Biology
On the Mode of Communication of Cholera, published in 1855 by John Snow, is a foundational text in epidemiology. In this work, Snow challenges the miasma theory of disease transmission, presenting evidence that cholera spreads primarily through contaminated water sources. He provides a historical overview of cholera's emergence and spread, supported by case studies and analyses of epidemic patterns. This publication is notable for its empirical approach and its influence on public health measures related to sanitation and clean water.
