Reproductie van een plattegrond van Amsterdam met de verspreiding van trachoom in de stad 1916 - 1917

This anonymous map from 1916-1917 charts the spread of trachoma, a bacterial infection affecting the eyes, across the city of Amsterdam. The map utilizes a visual representation of the city's layout, with colored dots indicating the prevalence of the infection. The distribution of the dots, clustered in certain neighborhoods, provides an important historical record of the disease's impact on urban communities, highlighting the importance of public health awareness. This map, while created by an unknown artist, served as a valuable tool for public health officials in Amsterdam and contributed to our understanding of the spread and treatment of infectious diseases.