Cholera Outbreak Investigation Insights

The video discusses Reverend Henry Whitehead's initial belief that cholera was a divine punishment and his attempt to disprove the hypothesis about the Broad Street cholera outbreak. His investigation led to a collaboration that uncovered the case of Francis Lewis, a baby who contracted cholera. It was discovered that contaminated water from washing the baby's clothes leaked into the water pump supply, identifying the outbreak's cause.

Who was Reverend Henry Whitehead?

• A scientist studying cholera

• A police constable

• A doctor treating cholera patients

• A vicar at Saint Luke's Church

What did Reverend Whitehead initially believe about the cholera outbreak?

• It was due to poor sanitation

• It was spread by air

• It was a punishment from God

• It was caused by contaminated water

What was the outcome of Reverend Whitehead's initial investigation?

• He proved the hypothesis wrong

• He found no evidence to support his belief

• He discovered a new cause of cholera

• He stopped the outbreak

Who was Francis Lewis?

• A police constable

• A five-month-old baby

• A vicar

• A scientist

Where did Francis Lewis's family live?

• Next to a hospital

• Near a school

• In a rural area

• Opposite the water pump

What did Sarah Lewis do that contributed to the outbreak?

• She disposed of contaminated water in the cesspool

• She washed clothes in the river

• She drank contaminated water

• She ignored health warnings

What was discovered about the cesspool near the Lewis's house?

• It was unrelated to the outbreak

• It was clean and well-maintained

• It was leaking into the water pump supply

• It was used for drinking water