Rome, Aug. 23 (LaPresse) – Bruising on his hands, swollen ankles and apparent drowsiness during some public appearances have raised questions about the health of US President Donald Trump. Some doctors, however, say they are concerned about another potential risk: the 10 kilograms Trump is reportedly believed to have gained since his last presidential campaign. The Washington Post reports this. In August 2023, Trump weighed about 97 kilograms, the report explains, while in May of this year, according to a medical report released by the White House, he weighed 238 pounds (about 108 kilograms). This, the report says, would place him on the borderline of obesity, given his height of 190 centimeters. “We know that obesity is a major risk factor for numerous health problems, as well as disability and premature death,” said Scott Kahan, director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness and a physician at George Washington University. “Addressing obesity to protect the president’s health should be a priority, just as important as ensuring that the Secret Service protects his life.”
US, WaPo: “Doctors concerned about Trump’s weight, health risks”
Rome, Aug. 23 (LaPresse) – Bruising on his hands, swollen ankles and apparent drowsiness during some public appearances have raised questions about the health of US President Donald Trump. Some doctors, however, say they are concerned about another potential risk: the 10 kilograms Trump is reportedly believed to have gained since his last presidential campaign. The Washington Post reports this. In August 2023, Trump weighed about 97 kilograms, the report explains, while in May of this year, according to a medical report released by the White House, he weighed 238 pounds (about 108 kilograms). This, the report says, would place him on the borderline of obesity, given his height of 190 centimeters. “We know that obesity is a major risk factor for numerous health problems, as well as disability and premature death,” said Scott Kahan, director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness and a physician at George Washington University. “Addressing obesity to protect the president’s health should be a priority, just as important as ensuring that the Secret Service protects his life.”