Table 4
Type of housing of a primary care receiver differs by age1 and sex

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  Primary care receivers aged 65 and over2
Type of housing
Private Household Care facility
% distribution across3
Men
Age 65 and older
83*
17*
65 to 74 years
91*
9*
75 to 84 years
85*
15*
85 years and over
71*
29*
Women †
Age 65 and older
75
25
65 to 74 years
89
11
75 to 84 years
81
20
85 years and over
61
39
† Reference group.
* Statistically significant gender difference (when comparing 99% confidence intervals).
1. These figures include those who have died in the past year as well as those who are still receiving care.
2. A primary care receiver is a person 65 years of age or older to whom the caregiver dedicated the most time and resources during the past 12 months because of a long-term health problem or physical limitation.
3. Due to rounding, totals might not add up to 100.
Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2007.