Opinion: Men's health impacts us all and our policies and services should reflect that

When we talk about men’s health, we often frame it as a personal issue—confined to individual choices, behaviours, and impacts. But the truth is that gendered health outcomes don’t exist in isolation; rather, they are deeply interdependent. While women’s health has rightly gained long-overdue attention, men’s health continues to be overlooked—not only to the detriment of men themselves, but also to those closest to them.

This is especially evident in caregiving: a powerful but often invisible force that directly ties a man’s well-being to the emotional and physical tolls experienced by others. Whether men are receiving or providing care, their health can both affect and be affected by those around them. Understanding this interdependence is essential to building equitable and effective ap