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Offers health resources on men’s health issues and concerns including conditions and diseases, medical treatments, sexuality, parenting, relationships, and violence prevention.
Promotional campaigns, web sites, journals and networking groups targeting men and their mental health awareness are breaking the silence that has long surrounded this topic. But there is a long way to go before the depth and breadth of knowledge about men's mental health issues approaches that relating to women. Read on for more information.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system. It is the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra just below the bladder. Prostate cancer tends to develop slowly. Although most men with prostate cancer die of causes unrelated to their prostate cancer, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in Canada. Regular screening can diagnose the disease at an early stage when it is more treatable, therefore reducing mortality.
Source: Health Canada
Specialized pages offering information on crucial health issues that affect men.
Source: Health Canada
Provides information about the health issues that affect men and boys throughout their lives
Source: Canadian Health Network
Gives instructions on how to perform a testicular self-examination.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) - DES Action Canada
The Invisible Boy is intended for a wide readership. It is a "snapshot in time" of some of the controversies, challenges, knowledge gaps and unexplored issues pertaining to the male experience of victimization.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
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