Research on health challenges affecting boys and men has increased in recent years, but there are still existing barriers and gaps, particularly regarding research capacity for programs, interventions, and policy decision-making.
In 2007, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) instigated the Boys’ and Men’s Health Initiative to address the urgent need for increased attention and research capacity in boys' and men's health. With an investment of over $15M, the initiative spanned 11 years and comprised three funding cycles.