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What if everyone was as healthy as British Columbians?

Our research showed that BC was the healthiest province in Canada. It had the lowest prevalence of tobacco smoking, excess weight and physical inactivity. What if residents of the other provinces were

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What is the prevalence of stroke in Canada?

Prevalence of individuals experiencing the effects of stroke in Canada: trends and projections. ​ ​​Krueger, H, Koot J, Hall RE, O’Callaghan C, Bayley M, Corbett D. Stroke 2015; 46:

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What is the global burden of cancer?

The Global Burden of Cancer 2013. ​ ​Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration. JAMA Oncology 2015; 1 (4): 505-527. Access the Journal Article. Dr Krueger was a collaborator

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What are the benefits of risk factor reduction in Canada?

The economic benefits of risk factor reduction in Canada: tobacco smoking, excess weight and physical inactivity. ​Krueger H, Turner D, Krueger J, Ready AE. Canadian Journal of Public Health

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What is the economic burden of risk factors in Manitoba?

Improved estimation of the health and economic burden of chronic disease risk factors in Manitoba. ​ ​Krueger H, Williams D, Ready AE, Trenaman L, Turner D. Chronic Diseases and Injuries

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At what age should screening for cervical cancer start?

What is the most appropriate age to start screening women for cervical cancer? ​Krueger H, Kwon J, Sadownik LA, Ogilivie G, Martin RE. British Columbia Medical Journal. Vol. 55, No.

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