President’s health is under scrutiny due to the upcoming elections even as physician declares the 81-year-old ‘active, healthy, robust’
Joe Biden continues to be “fit for duty” and able to fully execute all his responsibilities, according to a summary of his annual physical performed by his doctor.
Kevin O’Connor, physician to the president, wrote after Biden was examined by him and a team of doctors that: “President Biden is a healthy, active, robust, 81-year-old male, who remains fit to execute the duties of the presidency, to include those as chief executive, head of state and commander in chief.”
O’Connor added that “this year’s physical identified no new concerns”. He said the president continues to have a stiff gait as a result of osteoarthritis, which had not worsened. The doctor said that in the last year Biden has incorporated a ventilation mask, or positive airway pressure, into his “sleep routine” to treat sleep apnea.
The report, issued by the White House on Wednesday afternoon, did not specifically address the president’s cognitive or memory health.
