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Review
. 2014 Jul;8(7-8 Suppl 5):S142-4.
doi: 10.5489/cuaj.2308.

Status of men's health in Canada

S Larry Goldenberg  1
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Review

Status of men's health in Canada

S Larry Goldenberg. Can Urol Assoc J. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Men are more likely to die of cancer, heart disease, or diabetes at younger ages than women - a reality that is compounded by the reluctance of men to use healthcare services. In addition to reduced life expectancy, men can also expect to live fewer healthy years than their female counterparts. As gynecologists and obstetricians have led the women's health movement in addressing gender-specific gaps in care, urologists are well-poised to take on a leadership role to advocate for, and address, men's health initiatives.

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Life expectancy from birth in British Columbia. Taken from Bilsker et al.
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