Table:
characteristic
women
men

total - 65 years and over
65 to 74 years
75 years and over
total - 65 years and over
65 to 74 years
75 years and over

percentage

number of family members respondent feels close to

none
5
3
6
6
6
6

one to four
44
44
44
48
46
51

five or more
52
53
50
46
48
43

number of friends respondent feels close to

none
11
9
13
13
11
17

one to four
45
47
42
43
46
40

five or more
44
44
44
43
43
43

number of friends excluding closest

none
13
11
17
14
11
18

one to four
13
13
14
13
13
13

five or more
73
76
70
73
76
69

daily in-person contact

with family
10
9
10
8
8
8

with friends
11
9
14
11
10
12

Statement: senior men were slightly less likely than senior women to report having no close family members.
Question: which sex is less likely having no close family members,senior men or senior women?
Answer: men