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In which century did John Snow live?

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John Snow lived in the 19th century, a time when cholera was a major public health concern. He is best known for his work on the Broad Street cholera outbreak in London in 1854. Snow's work showed that cholera was spread through contaminated water, and he helped to improve sanitation in London and other cities.
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