As scientists continue to try and determine what factors affect sexual preference, a Gallup poll shows 47% of Americans believe you are born that way.
A Gallup poll last week showed that 47% of people in the U.S. understand sexual orientation as something you are born with:
In 1978, that number was only 13%.
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Broken down by other factors:
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The poll, taken in early May, also finds:
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