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May 15, 1992
    
SNAPSHOTS:
   A look at the news, money, sports, and lifestyle statistics 
that shape our world from the pages of USA TODAY.
    
ILLS OF THE WORLD:
The USA has one of the best doctor-people ratios with one doctor 
for every 410 people. Countries with worst doctor-people ratio:
           Persons per 
            one doctor:
Chad         68,750
Mozambique   43,536
Rwanda       42,955
Source: The World Almanac, USA TODAY research by Pam De Coteau
    
GETTING ON BOARD:
Travel has increased since fare wars began April 9. But after 
adding planes, most airlines aren't filling them. Percentage of 
seats occupied by paying customers:
Airline         April '92     April '91
United          62.5%           66.6%
American        58.5%           61.6%
Delta           56.8%           62.3%
Northwest       58.8%           64.4%
Southwest       67.3%           56.8%
Source: USA TODAY research
    
PREAKNESS KINGS:
Jockeys who raced in the most Preakness Stakes:
                 Entries (Wins)
Eddie Arcaro       15 (6)
Angel Cordero Jr. 13 (2)
Willie Shoemaker   12 (2)
Source: USA TODAY research
    
SHEAR DOLLARS:
Average national cost of a haircut for men and women:
Men               Women
$10.00            $18.00
Source: American Salons Green Book (1990 figures, most recent 
available)
    

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