The number of Americans who think presidential nominees should release their medical records has jumped from 38 percent in 2004 to 51 percent in 2016, according to a new Gallup poll.
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Proportionally, the number of Americans who supported the privacy of medical information decreased from 61 percent in 2004 to 46 percent in 2016, the Business Standard reported.
The poll results were published amid recent health issues experienced by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
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The poll percentages between parties were insightful as well.
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In the new poll, 66 percent of Republicans said presidents should release all information, while 34 said they have the right to keep them private.
For the Democratic Party, however, only 47 percent said the president should publicize medical information, Gallup found. Half the participants, totaling 50 percent, said they should be able to keep that information private.
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It’s widely known by now that Clinton unexpectedly left a 9/11 commemoration ceremony in New York because of health issues. Her physician, Dr. Lisa R. Bardack, later revealed Clinton had been diagnosed with pneumonia two days prior to the event.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump also published several medical records, indicating he is in great health.
During the 90-minute debate on Monday night, there will be no break, by the way — and the moderator does not have the ability to grant any.
To read more about Clinton’s health concerns, click here.
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