Five result s from Stat can’ s survey on COVID- 1 0 reactions

Statistics Canada asked a

variety of age groups how they were reacting during the pandemic. Here are some results of the first “crowdsourcing

data initiative,” so called as it was a voluntary online survey. It began three weeks ago. Some 200,000 people responded, but because of the

way the data was collected, the findings aren’t necessarily reflective of the Canadian

population at large.

1

Worry over their health

More than 58 per cent of respondents over the age of 75 were very or extremely concerned about their own health, while only 28 per cent in the 25- to-34 age range and 23 per cent in the 15- to- 24 group

were concerned.

2

Older people order

more often

More than 44 per cent of people in the oldest age category reported not visiting the grocery store in the past week, compared to 22 per cent of those aged 35 to 44. “While seniors were less likely to go to a grocery store or drugstore, they were more likely to use delivery services to get food or

medication,” Statscan said.

3

Youth worry over finances

More than 48 per cent of participants aged 15 to 24 reported a major or moderate impact on their ability to meet their financial obligations and essential needs, compared to about 34 per cent of the par

ticipants overall.

4

Shared anxieties

At least 80 per cent of people in all age categories said they were very or extremely anxious

about the outbreak overloading the health system, and at least 70 per cent of people

in all categories said they were worried about vulnerable

people’s health.

5

We’re being good

More than 90 per cent of participants said they are following the rules for staying home, avoiding gatherings, keeping away from others while outside and stepping up their handwashing. The majority, 73 per cent, have even managed

the herculean task of not touching their faces as often.