In Amsterdam districts where many residents have a low socioeconomic position, people often face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and limited access to care. This creates a paradox: those most at risk often seek help only when symptoms have become severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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During our HARTstikke Gezond community health weeks, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI are measured in local neighbourhoods. Yet the core problem is not the lack of measurements, but the absence of an effective mechanism that connects these biomedical values to personal, social and environmental context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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AI as a Bridge develops this missing link: an AI-triage system that translates measurements into clear advice, and a connected matchbot that converts this advice into concrete actions and suitable local activities. Together, these systems help residents
better understand their results, turn advice into action, and take earlier steps towards improving their health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
from 10-10-2026 to 10-10-2029<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Bart Baselmans, hoofddocent Biomedische Technologie – Faculteit Techniek, Hogeschool van Amsterdam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Somaya Ben Allouch, lector, Digital Life, HvA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bin Yu, asscoiate lector, Digital Life, HvA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wiek Dirks, Biomedische Technologie, HvA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pim Kruijt, Biomedische Techonologie, HvA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ZonMw IMDI (Innovative Medical Devices Initiative) | Technologie voor Bemensbare Zorg – vraaggestuurde innovaties<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In Amsterdam districts where many residents have a low socioeconomic position, people often face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and limited access to care. 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