Epidemiology has led to several groundbreaking discoveries that have significantly impacted public health:
- John Snow's Cholera Study: In the 1850s, John Snow traced a cholera outbreak in London to a contaminated water pump, laying the foundation for modern epidemiology. - Framingham Heart Study: Initiated in 1948, this ongoing study identified major cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. - HIV/AIDS Research: Epidemiological studies have been crucial in understanding the transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
