Hans Krueger

Adjunct Professor, President, H. Krueger & Associates Inc.

Prior to obtaining his PhD, Dr. Krueger graduated at the top of his class with an MSc in Health Services Planning and Administration.

His practical experience comes from having worked at Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre for seven years, moving rapidly from a health systems analyst to Director, Corporate Planning & Finance.

Dr. Krueger is the President of H. Krueger & Associates Inc.

He is an award-winning author with a reputation for a rational and disciplined approach to research and analysis. In addition to contributing to many peer-reviewed publications, Hans has co-authored five books, including The Health Impact of Smoking and Obesity.

A key research interest is the economic impact of risk factors for chronic disease (i.e. smoking, excess weight, physical inactivity, alcohol, low vegetable and fruit consumption) and the potential for cost avoidance associated with reducing the prevalence of these risk factors in the population.