Three Epidemics Throughout History For various reasons throughout history and throughout the world humans have been devastated by pandemics, epidemics, and endemics that have nearly wiped out populations entirely. This paper will overview just a few of the most devastating of these epidemics which will include the black plague, smallpox, and cholera. Black Plague 1347-1844: The most devastating of all epidemics was the black plague or bubonic plague which actually turned into a pandemic. In 1347 …showed first 75 words of 1790 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1790 total…combination of scientific research, proper sanitation, quarantine, and/or inoculation have controlled epidemics throughout history. It takes a long time to eradicate an epidemic and most of the time it is almost impossible. We are living through a current pandemic right now, HIV. Each country's population is affected by the HIV virus, but no country is as devastated by the virus as Africa. Through knowledge of prevention steps can be taken towards eradication of disease.