What does government do about men’s decisions costing health system billions?

Experts say men don't access the health system enough, and when they finally do, it costs the system more money.

Liberal goaltender Marc Miller, Conservative skater Ben Lobb, and Liberal skater Neil Ellis compete in a charity hockey game on Feb. 16. Discussions are taking place about what to do about the unhealthy living choices men make.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY DENIS CALNAN

March 6, 2017

Canadian men are neglecting their health and the government needs to take action for the betterment of the health-care system and societal health overall, according to people in the sector. The cost of men not making healthy lifestyle choices is costing Canadians $36.9-billion annually, according t...

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