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John McCain
Age: 71
Exercise: Hiking
Cholesterol: 226 in 2003, brought down to 192 in 2008 with medication. Under 200
considered “desirable.”
Bad Habits: Smoked two packs a day for 25 years before quitting in 1980.
Cancer: Several surgeries since 1993 to remove skin cancer from face and arm, the last in 2002. His doctors say the cancer has not returned.
Other Medical Issues: Vertigo, enlarged prostate, kidney and bladder stones, arthritis, diverticulosis.
Known Disabilities: Cannot raise arms above head easily because of injuries suffered as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
His Doctor Said: "Senator McCain is a very pleasant, healthy-appearing man,"
Source: Pool report from Washington Post reporter allowed to review McCain’s health records.
Barack Obama
Age: 46
Exercise: Basketball, Jogging
Cholesterol: 173 in 2007.
Bad Habits: Using Nicorette gum to quit smoking.
Family Cancer History: Mother died of ovarian cancer, grandfather of prostate cancer.
Other Medical Issues: minor respiratory infection, minor skin rashes, unspecified minor injuries.
Known Disabilities: None
His Doctor Said: “In short, his examination showed him to be in excellent health.”
Source: Family doctor’s one page summary of two decades of health records, released by campaign.
- Compiled by Sean Mussenden, Media General News Service
Age: 71
Exercise: Hiking
Cholesterol: 226 in 2003, brought down to 192 in 2008 with medication. Under 200
considered “desirable.”
Bad Habits: Smoked two packs a day for 25 years before quitting in 1980.
Cancer: Several surgeries since 1993 to remove skin cancer from face and arm, the last in 2002. His doctors say the cancer has not returned.
Other Medical Issues: Vertigo, enlarged prostate, kidney and bladder stones, arthritis, diverticulosis.
Known Disabilities: Cannot raise arms above head easily because of injuries suffered as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
His Doctor Said: "Senator McCain is a very pleasant, healthy-appearing man,"
Source: Pool report from Washington Post reporter allowed to review McCain’s health records.
Barack Obama
Age: 46
Exercise: Basketball, Jogging
Cholesterol: 173 in 2007.
Bad Habits: Using Nicorette gum to quit smoking.
Family Cancer History: Mother died of ovarian cancer, grandfather of prostate cancer.
Other Medical Issues: minor respiratory infection, minor skin rashes, unspecified minor injuries.
Known Disabilities: None
His Doctor Said: “In short, his examination showed him to be in excellent health.”
Source: Family doctor’s one page summary of two decades of health records, released by campaign.
- Compiled by Sean Mussenden, Media General News Service