Men are 3 times more likely than women to die
Feb. 23, 2026
Global Korean Post
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Today, the Government of Canada is launching a national conversation on men and boys’ health. Input gathered through this conversation will inform the development of Canada’s first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy, which will be released later in 2026.
While many men and boys face significant physical and mental health challenges, these issues have too often been overlooked, misunderstood or ignored. Supporting men’s well-being not only improves their lives, but strengthens families, communities and workplaces to positively impact all Canadians.
Everyone is invited to join this conversation. Men, young adults, boys, partners, families, friends and communities can share their experiences and ideas.
Canadians will have until June 1, 2026, to contribute to this conversation through the Canada.ca/Healthy-Men.
The Government of Canada will work with Movember Canada, as an independent convening partner, to engage relevant sector experts, leaders, academics, and stakeholders in informing the development of the National Men and Boys’ Health Strategy.
Canada will become one of the first countries to publish a Men’s Health Strategy, with Australia, the UK, South Africa, Malaysia and Brazil.
According to the Statistics on men and boys’ health:
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- Improved men’s health in Canada could save $12.4 billion annually, with billions more in increased productivity, according to Movember Canada’s 2025 study on the Real Face of Men’s Health.
- Men are 3 times more likely than women to die by suicide and develop gambling problems.
- 28% of men meet the criteria for a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Between July 2024 and June 2025, 72% of all apparent opioid toxicity deaths were among males.
- Concerning social trends, including harmful online spaces (like the “manosphere”) and social isolation are increasing health risks for boys and men.
- In 2021, men were twice as likely to die from preventable causes than women
- Men are less likely than women to engage with primary care or access preventive services, including health screening.
- 65% of Canadian men wait more than six days with symptoms before visiting the doctor.
by Global Korean Post (from Health Canada)
