November

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 therapy has been established as a safe and effective principal treatment for hypogonadism for nearly 70 years. 

In the last decade, studies have improved our understanding of hypogonadism and have helped clarify its prevalence and associated comorbid illnesses.[1-3]

A cross-sectional study of 3921 Canadian men, age 40 to 88, found the overall prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) was 49.4%,[1] and therefore ED affects an estimated 3 million Canadian men over the age of 40. 

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 pain or weakness. 

Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral with numerous desirable characteristics, such as resistance to heat and chemicals, good tensile strength, and flexibility. As a result, it has been used in thousands of products, including insulation (acous­tic, heat, electrical), friction material (brake pads), gaskets, concrete reinforcement (pipes, sheeting, tiles), plaster compounds, and spackling.