Table 3
The need for care because of a mental health problem increases with age

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  Reason a primary care receiver gets care1
Physical health problem only Mental health / Mental and physical health / Other
% distribution across2
Men
Age 65 and older
74
26
65 to 74 years
79
22
75 to 84 years
74
26
85 years and over
71*
29*
Women †
Age 65 and older
72
28
65 to 74 years
79
21
75 to 84 years
74
26
85 years and over
67
34
† Reference group.
* Statistically significant gender difference (when comparing 99% confidence intervals).
1. 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.
2. Due to rounding, totals might not add up to 100.
Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2007.