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A Father's Day report - men, boys and environmental health threats
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Examines boys' particular vulnerability to environmentally-linked diseases, birth defects and disabilities. Discusses fathers' roles in children's environmental health, including the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals at home, work or play. Includes tips for reducing children's risk. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE)
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A Father's Day report - men, boys and environmental health threats: summary report
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Summarizes a study examining the link between environmental hazards such as parental exposure to toxic chemicals and boys' vulnerability to childhood cancer, asthma, learning and developmental disabilities, birth defects and testicular dysgenesis syndrome. Includes tips for reducing children's risk. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE)
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Boys and puberty
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Outlines the physical and physiological changes that occur in boys during the period of puberty.
- Source: Calgary Health Region
- From: Sexual health
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Canadian boys: growing up male
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Explores why some Canadian boys feel sad, lost, confused and angry. Argues about the possible declining status of boys in Canada as a problem that needs urgent attention. Looks at how parents may unintentionally perpetuate stereotypes.
- Source: Vanier Institute of the Family (VIF)
- From: Transition magazine
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Circumcision: information for parents
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Explains what circumcision is and how the surgical procedure is performed. Discusses the risks and benefits of circumcision, how to care for a circumcised and uncircumcised penis, and advises parents to talk to the baby's doctor about the issues involved in circumcision.
- Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
- From: Pregnancy and babies
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European Men's Health Forum
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Consists of a wide range of organisations and individuals working together to raise the profile of men's health at a Europe-wide level as well as within individual European countries. Web site includes a membership list, resources, current news items, an events calendar, and archived newsletters of the organization.
- Source: European Men’s Health Forum (EMHF)
- From: International resource
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Grade 8 lesson: guys' issues
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Presents a 45-minute lesson for teachers to use with Grade 8 boys to encourage positive lifestyle choices regarding alcohol, tobacco, drug use and gambling. Group activities are designed to raise awareness of peer influence, and personal skills and assets. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
- From: Grade 8 lessons
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Healthy body image: men and body image
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Discusses the body image challenges faced by men and boys. Stresses that a healthy approach includes eating well, keeping active, and coping with stress in positive ways.
Links to related resources.
- Source: Peel Public Health
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Men's Health Forum
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Aims to tackle the issues affecting the health and well-being of boys and men in England and Wales. Works for the development of health services that meet men's needs, and for the capacity of men to change risk-taking behaviours. Web site includes a news section, access to a health projects database, and a discussion group.
- Source: Men’s Health Forum (MHF)
- From: International resource
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Neonatal circumcision revisited
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Presents a literature review to assist physicians in providing guidance to parents regarding circumcision of newborn male infants. Reviews literature on topics such as urinary tract infection, cancer of the penis, HIV infection and complications of circumcision. Includes references.
- Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
- From: Fetus and newborn
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