Busting the Gender-Bias Myths Surrounding Men’s Health
Did you know that men account for four out of five deaths by suicide in Canada[1]? Or that one in twenty boys will experience sexual abuse[2]? Issues such as mental health, fertility, and life expectancy all affect men differently than they affect women. CIHR has invested over $15 million in boys’ and men’s health since 2007, including $11.7 million on team grants. In order to improve health treatments and policies in Canada, it is vital that we consider gender differences.
CIHR-funded researchers are available to answer your questions on boys’ and men’s health:
- Dr. Janice Bailey is available to discuss men’s fertility, and the effects of environmental contaminants that can be passed on from father to child.
- Dr. Christine Wekerle can speak about promoting resilience in male youth with sexual violence experience including sexual abuse, sexual coercion and unwanted sexting.
- Dr. Phyllis Zelkowitz can speak about improving men’s knowledge of male infertility, particularly through the development of a new app.
To book an interview, please contact:
David Coulombe
Media Relations
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
613-941-4563
mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
At the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), we know that research has the power to change lives. As Canada’s health research investment agency, we collaborate with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve our health and strengthen our health care system.
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[1] Public Health Agency of Canada
[2] McCreary Centre Society
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