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| Age 65 to 74 | Age 75 to 84 | Age 85 and over | Age 65 and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| percent | ||||
| Vision | ||||
No problem or corrected |
15.6 | 32.3 | 54.5 | 24.1 |
Problem |
54.4 | 63.7 | 85.2 | 68.3 |
| Hearing | ||||
No problem or corrected |
15.9 | 33.3 | 58.1 | 25.1 |
Problem |
29.9 | 44.7 | 70.3 | 44.8 |
| Speech | ||||
No problem |
16.0 | 33.4 | 59.2 | 25.6 |
Problem |
60.0 | 80.4 | 86.0 | 74.5 |
| Mobility | ||||
No problem |
12.7 | 24.3 | 41.1 | 17.9 |
Problem |
60.1 | 68.3 | 81.8 | 69.5 |
| Dexterity | ||||
No problem |
14.2 | 31.4 | 55.3 | 23.3 |
Problem |
65.5 | 75.1 | 95.1 | 74.8 |
| Sleep | ||||
No problem |
12.2 | 29.4 | 59.0 | 21.8 |
Problem |
27.0 | 44.6 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Memory | ||||
No problem |
12.2 | 28.1 | 51.0 | 19.6 |
Problem |
22.8 | 38.7 | 53.3 | 31.1 |
| Thinking | ||||
No problem |
13.8 | 30.0 | 49.8 | 21.4 |
Problem |
32.8 | 44.6 | 61.8 | 40.8 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2002. | ||||