The vast majority of Buddhists also indicated that they meditated during the past month and just over half indicated they meditated at least several times a week. Elderly women meditate somewhat more frequently than men. Provincial elders also reported more frequent meditation than those in Phnom Penh. However older elderly meditate more frequently than younger elderly, a finding that is consistent with the higher percentage of older elderly who indicate religion is very important for them. Among Muslims there is a very sharp difference between men and women with respect to visiting a mosque during a previous month
