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Table 3
Indicators of well-being, by sex, Canada, select years
| 2003 | 2005 | 2007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| percentage of population 12 years and older | ||||
| Life satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) | ||||
| Total | 91.3 | 91.8 | 91.9 | 91.4 |
| Men | 91.3 | 91.9 | 92.0 | 91.5 |
| Women | 91.4 | 91.7 | 91.8 | 91.2 |
| Life stress (quite a lot) | ||||
| Total | 24.1 | 22.9 | 22.5 | 22.3 |
| Men | 23.4 | 21.9 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
| Women | 24.8 | 23.8 | 23.5 | 23.4 |
| Sense of belonging to local community (somewhat strong or very strong) | ||||
| Total | 63.9 | 64.4 | 64.6 | 65.0 |
| Men | 63.5 | 64.0 | 63.9 | 65.0 |
| Women | 64.2 | 64.7 | 65.4 | 64.9 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 105-0501. | ||||
