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The health challenges faced by US presidents

White House incumbents who suffered illness, disease, and other maladies

The health challenges faced by US presidents
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23/05/2025 09:00 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

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The physical and mental health of the president of the United States is paramount if the chief executive of the federal government is to run the country smoothly and effectively. Most of the 46 presidents so far voted into the White House were relatively fit. They ate properly, exercised regularly, drank in moderation, and urged others to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. But there a few who positively bucked the trend, a handful of presidents who were very unhealthy and suffered illness and various medical disorders throughout their term(s) in office. So, who are they, and what maladies did they endure?

Click through and diagnose the health problems of US presidents.

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