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Statistics Canada - Government of Canada
Table 5.2.1
Importance of spirituality in seniors' lives
  A lot Some A little Not at all/spiritual
values have no role
percent
To what extent do your spiritual values help you
to find meaning in your life
25 to 54
30.9 23.4 7.4 38.4
55 to 64
42.8 23.5 5.8 27.8
65 to 74
47.3 21.3 5.4 25.9
75 and over
49.8 20.0 4.9 25.3
To what extent do your spiritual values give
you the strenght to face everyday difficulties
25 to 54
29.5 22.0 9.2 39.3
55 to 64
41.4 23.4 6.5 28.7
65 to 74
46.1 20.8 6.6 26.5
75 and over
47.7 20.3 5.5 26.5
To what extent do your spiritual values help you
to understand the difficulties of life
25 to 54
27.1 22.9 10.3 39.7
55 to 64
38.8 23.9 7.9 29.4
65 to 74
43.7 22.5 7.0 26.8
75 and over
46.6 19.4 6.8 27.2
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey, 2002.