John Snows Contribution to Public Health
How John Snows Contribution Is Still Relevant Today
John snow s contribution was essential when it was introduced in London to map cases of cholera that were very rampant in the area. However, due to the significance of this contribution to the entire public health, it has continued to be applied up to date. Some of the reasons why this contribution has been significant up to date include; first, it has helped the entire population to monitor, locate and eradicate the small cases of cholera that occur from time to time. Secondly, it has helped to keep people constantly informed of cholera’s route of entry. Identifying the specific route of entry has helped people to avoid contracting cases of cholera.
How John Snows Contribution Can Be Supported or Expanded
To significance and benefits of John’s snow’s contribution to the future community and public health can be improved, mainly by expanding or supporting it in various ways that include, first, we can use his epidemiological contribution to monitor and asses other diseases in a certain area. For instance, epidemiology can also be used to monitor and locate the cause of increased cases of typhoid in a certain area. Secondly, we can use his contribution to create policy changes on how to handle or monitor various cases within the society. For instance, the policies can outline a specific procedure that can be used to monitor and identify numerous diseases within the society. Thirdly, John Snow’s contribution can be used to improve or promote public health law that regulates how people interact with their environments. The public health laws will help to reduce the factors that can cause a cholera outbreak within the society.