Time use patterns of Canadian men aged 65 to 74 "Description"

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Time use patterns of Canadian men aged 65 to 74

The graph shows hours per day on various activities by men aged 65 to 74 in 1992, 1998 and 2005. The data show an increase in paid work in 2005.

In more detail:

1992: .9, 3.6, 4.4 and 3.8 hours a day in paid work, unpaid work, active leisure and passive leisure.
1998: .7, 3.8, 4.2 and 4.1 hours a day in paid work, unpaid work, active leisure and passive leisure.
2005: 1, 3.9, 4.1 and 3.7 hours a day in paid work, unpaid work, active leisure and passive leisure.

Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 1992, 1998 and 2005.