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Is Donald Trump "The Fittest President Ever"? LBC's Fact-Check

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Donald Trump's doctor claimed he would be the healthiest President ever. As his first physical examination is released, we look at how he compares to the two previous Presidents.

Weight

George W. Bush: 190 lbs

Barack Obama: 175 lbs

Donald Trump: 239 lbs

Blood Pressure: Should be between 120/80 and 140/90

George W. Bush: 118/74

Barack Obama: 110/68

Donald Trump: 122/74

Resting Heart Rate: Normal is 60-100bpm. The lower the number, the more efficient the heart.

George W. Bush: 43bpm

Barack Obama: 56bpm

Donald Trump: 68bpm

Cholesterol to HDL ratio: Over 3.5 gives higher risk of heart disease

George W. Bush: 4.05

Barack Obama: 2.8

Donald Trump: 3.3

Donald Trump shakes hands with the White House doctor
Donald Trump shakes hands with the White House doctor. Picture: PA

Donald Trump's medical also shows he takes a daily anti-baldness pill and a statin, which will be increased to keep his cholesterol down.

Doctor Ronnie Jackson encouraged the President to do more regular exercise, but said he got full marks on the cognitive test.