Domestic Violence Against Men in Canada: An Overlooked but Growing Public Health and Social Concern

Rudra Dahal, Aayush Dahal, Badri Karki, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Works, University of Calgary

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on May 05, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV) in Canada is a complex public health and social issue affecting individuals of all genders, yet male victims remain significantly under-recognized. Although women experience the highest rates and most severe ...