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Statement by Dr. William M. Lukash, Personal Physician to the President
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Statement by Dr. William M. Lukash, Personal Physician to the President
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Digitized from Box 28 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 14, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY DR. WILLIAM M. LUKASH
PERSONAL PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT
The President is 63 years old today and completed a six-month interval
physical examination this morning in the White House Medical Office. His
last complete physical examination was performed on January 27, 1976, at
Bethesda Naval Hospital. The results of the laboratory tests and physical
examination today were completely normal and I have found the President to
be in excellent health. He has had no complaints during this period other than
mild discomfort in his knee following periods of prolonged standing. The
President has maintained his physical capacity for working long hours. He
sleeps very well and continues to follow his diet and weighs between 195 and
198 pounds. The electrocardiogram was normal and the blood pressure 120
over 72. His cardiovascular functions remain excellent and he continues with
his early morning exercise program and evening swim.
The President feels exceptionally fit and is looking forward to continued good
health.
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