The Third Cholera Pandemic

The Third Cholera Pandemic In the 19th century, cholera became a global threat as ships, trade, migration, railways, and military movement connected the world like never before. But when a deadly outbreak struck London, one physician began to question everything people believed about how cholera spread. John Snow’s investigation into the Soho outbreak, the mysterious Broad Street water pump, and the evidence hidden in the pattern of deaths became a turning point in the history of public health. But this was only one part of a much larger pandemic that crossed continents and exposed the dangers of poor sanitation, contaminated water, and a rapidly connected world. Listen to the full episode until the end to discover the story of the Third Cholera Pandemic and the lessons it left behind. #ThirdCholeraPandemic #CholeraHistory #JohnSnow #PublicHealth #HistoryPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.