John Graunt Is Best Remembered for Which of the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

John Graunt is best remembered for which of the following contributions to the field of public health?

• A) Discovering that living organisms transmit disease.
• B) Identifying the infectious agent for cholera through mapping households and their water sources.
• C) Using cowpox to inoculate people against smallpox.
• D) Publishing the first statistical analysis of a population's health and noting associations between demographic factors and health.

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Definitions:

Sign Language

A language that uses visual-manual modality to convey meaning, primarily used by the deaf and hard of hearing.

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans acquire the ability to perceive, produce, and use words to understand and communicate.

Biological Process

A series of actions or steps taken by living organisms to sustain life, such as respiration, digestion, and reproduction.

Sign Language

A form of communication using visual gestures and signs, primarily utilized by the deaf and hard of hearing communities.