Although traditionally regarded as a disease of women, especially after menopause, osteoporosis also occurs frequently in men. Men steadily lose bone mineral density with aging, and one in five... Read More
Suicide in men has been described as a “silent epidemic.”[1] It has a disturbingly high incidence and is a major contributor to men’s mortality. In British Columbia, suicide is one of the top... Read More
Major differences in cancer incidence and mortality are seen between males and females, with male rates being higher for all cancers combined and for most cancers common to both genders. Some cancer... Read More
Hypogonadism affects approximately 40% of men aged 45 or older,[1] although less than 5% of these men are actually diagnosed and treated for the condition. Despite some controversy, testosterone... Read More
In general, men in BC have poorer health outcomes than women. Traditionally, boys and men are taught that they should be self-reliant, control their emotions, and maintain a strong image by denying... Read More