How Infectious Disease Shaped American Bathroom Design

23/04/2020 12 min
How Infectious Disease Shaped American Bathroom Design

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We're all spending more time these days at home — including our bathrooms. But why do they look the way they do? From toilets to toothbrush holders, bioethicist and journalist Elizabeth Yuko explains how infectious diseases like tuberculosis and influenza shaped American bathroom design. And, we explore how the current pandemic could inspire a new wave of innovation in the bathroom.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy