Immigrant status and loneliness among older Canadians
This Statistics Canada study used data from the Canadian Health Survey on Seniors to estimate the prevalence of loneliness among older Canadians. An estimated 1.1 million older Canadians (19.2%) experienced loneliness, with women having a significantly higher likelihood of being lonely than men. Immigrants experienced a higher prevalence of loneliness than the Canada-born population.
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By
Md Kamrul Islam & Heather Gilmour
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Published
Jul 25, 2023
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Subject Area
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
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Audience
- Academics
- Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
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Category
- Research & Reports
- Research & Evidence
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