New research from the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation shows a positive trend in men’s health. In 2024, 67 percent of men are living unhealthy lifestyles, which is an improvement from 72 percent in 2017.
Two substantial areas of decline are alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking, while diet, exercise, and sleep habits remained unchanged.
The 2024 study, conducted by Intensions Consulting, surveyed 2,070 Canadian men aged 19 or older and was compared to findings from a similar study conducted in 2017. Key findings include:
- 29% of men classified at risk for Alcohol Use Disorder, down from 39% in 2017
- 12% of men smoke cigarettes, down from 20% in 2017
- Three key markers of men’s health remain unchanged:
- 61% have an unhealthy diet
- 56% are not getting the right amount of sleep
- 50% are not getting enough exercise.
About the Study
The Intensions Consulting study was conducted in Canada between March 5 and 10, 2024. The sample was stratified to ensure its composition reflected the underlying distribution of the population as determined by 2021 Census data. The online survey was administered in French and English. A traditional probability sample of comparable size would have produced results considered accurate to within plus or minus 2.2 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.