Things You Might Not Know About Boys’ and Men’s Health

Researchers funded by the CIHR - Institute of Gender and Health are addressing key challenges to improve boys’ and men’s health through the lifecycle. Learn more about Team Grant: Advancing Boys' and Men's Health Research (2014-2019).

Boyhood

“Boys don’t cry” can be the hardest lesson to unlearn. Teaching boys to be tough can lead to emotional suppression. Watch this video to learn more.^{Footnote 1}

Adolescence

1 in 20 boys experience sexual abuse.^{Footnote 2} A new app, JoyPop, will help youth build resilience.^{Footnote 3}

Adulthood

What do frequent cycling, using a cellphone and wearing tight pants have in common? They all negatively affect a man’s fertility!^{Footnote 4} Learn more.^{Footnote 5}

HIV can be prevented. Taking the HIV preventative medicine, PrEP, allows HIV-negative gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, to have almost no chance of becoming infected with HIV.^{Footnote 6} Learn more.^{Footnote 7}

30% of a man’s overall health is determined by his genetics. 70% can be controlled through lifestyle choices.^{Footnote 8}

Fatherhood

Children of fathers over 50 years old have an increased risk of developing autism and schizophrenia.^{Footnote 9} Tick tock goes the biological clock!

Getting older

The top 3 reasons why men have a shorter life expectancy than women are suicide, cardiovascular disease and motor vehicle accidents.^{Footnote 10}

Men account for 4/5 deaths by suicide in Canada.^{Footnote 11} Men are less likely to seek support because of stigma around depression.^{Footnote 12} Learn more.^{Footnote 13}

Date modified:

2019-11-19