octor says Obama in excellent health

Obama has a history of cigarette smoking. His doctor says Obama has quit smoking several times and is currently using Nicorette gum to break the habit.

* A regular exerciser, Obama's resting heart rate was 60 beats per minute. His blood pressure was a low 90/60 and he has a lean, muscular build with no excess body fat.

* Laboratory studies showed a low cholesterol level of 173 and an EKG heart test was normal.

(Reporting by Deborah Charles in Chicago, Editing by Sandra Maler)


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