• How Cholera Outbreaks Changed America's Cities and Health Practices

  • Nov 11 2024
  • Length: 6 mins
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How Cholera Outbreaks Changed America's Cities and Health Practices

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  • Welcome to Healthcare Stories! On today’s episode, we’re diving into the turbulent streets of 19th century America, where cholera outbreaks wreaked havoc and forever altered the landscape of public health. We'll explore how cities like New York, plagued by filthy living conditions and rampant disease, struggled to understand and combat this deadly infection.

    From the miasma theory to the groundbreaking work of John Snow, join us as we uncover the origins of modern sanitation and disease prevention, and learn how the fight against cholera laid the groundwork for healthier, safer urban environments. Stay tuned for a riveting journey through history that highlights the crucial link between sanitation and public health.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Cholera outbreaks prompted public health advancements.
    03:50 New York health board revolutionized public health.

    This Podcast is Hosted by TopHealth Media - https://tophealth.care/

    Podcast Website - https://healthcare-stories.podcastpage.io/
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