Changing images of John Snow in the history of epidemiology.
Ever since the end of the 19th century, the story of John Snow and his investigations into the contagiousness of cholera has fascinated epidemiologists. Several different lessons have been extracted from the interpretation and reinterpretation of Snow's work--according to prevailing insights. The story of John Snow continues to evolve, even into the 21st century.
Vandenbroucke
J P
JP
Leiden University Medical Center. vdbroucke@mail.medfac.leidenuniv.nl
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