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Percentage points

Sunday 22 February 1998 00:02 GMT
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11% of people think the standard of hospital food is a major problem

20% of married women say their husband is a 'new man'

26% of marital arguments take place at the weekend

35% of married couples argue more than once a week

39% of people believe in touching wood for good luck

44% of Americans believe they are less effective when they have a headache

50% of women think they are overweight

53% of people want a ban on tobacco sponsorship

67% of Yorkshire women say they are still waiting for the sex of their dreams

75% of people are satisfied with the NHS

82% of people object to Robin Cook taking his mistress on overseas trips at taxpayers' expense

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