summarize few pages of an book

summarize few pages of an book

Read “On Washing Hands” section (Better 13-28) thoroughly, more than once.As you read, ask yourself: How does Gawande establish the historical context of the problem of (insufficient) handwashing?

Next, in 1-3 sentences each, summarize what Gawande says about the state of the problem for the following dates:

1847 (hint: did people recognize what the problem was?)
1988 (hint: major disease outbreak)
2003 (hint: major disease outbreak)

2005 (hint: “positive deviance”)

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Infectious diseases can get avoided if all the necessary safety control measures get put in place. Simple solutions to the control of infectious diseases include sterilization of hospital equipment and washing hands are sufficient to curb any outbreaks and stop further spread
In the year 1847 people realized that doctors were the ones to blame because they did not wash their hands well enough or continuously.

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