However, a government report released last year showed that only 64% of women invited to mammogram appointments in London attended, compared to the national average of 75%.

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Meanwhile, she says less than 5% of families employ a nanny, and mothers do an average 18 more hours a week of housework than fathers, not including mental work like keeping track of appointments, documents and clothing sizes.

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