Episode 17 - David de Ridder: Rerouting… to Better Health

In this episode of 15 Minute Maps, I speak with David de Ridder, Senior Research Fellow at the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG), who specializes in spatial epidemiology and digital public health.David shares his dream map: a next-generation routing system that doesn’t optimize for speed, but for health. Think: a navigation app that automatically guides you through routes with less air pollution, lower noise, fewer allergens, and greater safety — subtly improving your daily environment without adding friction to your life.Together, we explore: • How spatial data helped track and respond to COVID-19 in Geneva • Why tiny differences between neighbourhoods matter for public health • The concept of exposomics — the full range of environmental factors shaping our bodies • The promise and challenges of “passive” digital health tools • How smarter maps could reduce stress, prevent disease, and promote healthier citiesIf you're curious about the future of mapping, digital health, or how your environment shapes your well-being, this episode is packed with insights.

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