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Anne Frank's Health Timeline

This timeline outlines the major health-related events in Anne Frank's life, culminating in her tragic death due to illness in Bergen-Belsen.
Early Childhood Health
1929-1942
No specific details are widely known about Anne's general health during her early childhood in Frankfurt and Amsterdam, other than typical childhood illnesses.
Health in the Secret Annex
1942-1944
Living in the Secret Annex, Anne faced challenges maintaining good health due to limited food, fresh air, and medical care. The constant stress and anxiety also likely took a toll on her well-being. Minor illnesses and infections were probably common, but difficult to treat properly.
Deteriorating Health in Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen
September 1944 - February/March 1945
After being deported to Auschwitz and then transferred to Bergen-Belsen, Anne's health rapidly deteriorated due to starvation, overcrowding, poor sanitation, and exposure to harsh conditions. These camps had insufficient food, water, shelter, and medical attention.
Death from Typhus
February/March 1945
Anne and Margot Frank succumb to typhus, a highly contagious disease spread by lice, in Bergen-Belsen. The exact date of their deaths is unknown, but it is believed to have been in February or early March 1945, just weeks before the camp was liberated.