Partnership with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation and the Urology Foundation, with funding from Google Grants, will promote healthy habits for men.
July 31, 2015 - Ottawa, ON - Public Health Agency of Canada
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health announced that the Government of Canada is investing $519, 400 in an initiative to promote healthy habits in men and help prevent chronic diseases.
Men are at an increased risk of death due to heart disease, cancer, and complications from diabetes. This is due, in part, to the fact that most lifestyle-related risk factors – smoking, overuse of alcohol, physical inactivity, overweight/obesity – are more prevalent among males. However, many of these risk factors can be reduced.
The Don’t Change Much Intervention Program, made possible through a partnership with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, the Urology Foundation, and with funding from Google Grants, will empower men to make and sustain behaviour changes that reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases.
The online program will provide a virtual intervention that is anonymous and easy-to-use, providing men with access to health information resources. Once launched, participants will be able to select from five health behaviours (diet, sleep, alcohol consumption, physical activity or smoking) and various timeframes to accomplish the targeted lifestyle behaviour change. The program will provide personalized feedback and customized health reminders throughout the process.
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