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*Ron Paul pulled out of the presidential race on June 12, 2008*
Ron Paul (R)
Occupation: U.S. representative from Texas
Birth Date: Aug. 20, 1935
Spouse: Carol
Children: Ronald Jr., Lori Pyeatt, Randal, Robert, and Joy
WebMD asked all the presidential candidates eight questions about how health affects them, from guilty pleasures to defining moments. While Ron Paul has not yet responded to those questions, here are some health issues he or his family has faced.
He is a medical doctor, an obstetrician/gynecologist who has delivered more than 4,000 babies.
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He served as a flight surgeon in the Air Force.
His wife, Carol, was hospitalized for a pre-existing heart condition and had surgery to implant a pacemaker in August 2007.
Information compiled by Elisabeth Bergman, WebMD Medical News.
Medically reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
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