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This graph indicates that in all age groups, people who say they have a very strong sense of belonging to their local community are also more likely to say they are in very good or excellent health. Information is provided for four age groups: 25 to 54 years, 55 to 64 years, 65 to 74 years, and 75 years and up.
For example, around 40% of people in the 65 to 74 group who expressed a less than very strong sense of belonging said they were in very good or excellent health. By comparison, 50% of those who said they have a very strong sense of belonging to their local community said the same. Very similar differences can be seen in the other three age groups.
Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2003.