Publications by authors named "Jan M M De Meere"
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- The number of epidemics and mortality rates from diseases in Amsterdam significantly decreased from 1554 to 2021, particularly for illnesses like plague, smallpox, and cholera.
- This decline coincided with reductions in chronic mortality from diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and dysentery, suggesting improvements in public health.
- Factors contributing to these positive changes include better nutrition, increased wealth, greater compassion, and a deeper understanding of health, though ongoing social crises still pose risks.
