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Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic candidate for US President, This Saturday, she published a letter from her doctor saying she was healthy and fit for high office, trying to create a contrast with Donald Trump.

In a memo released by the White House, the vice president’s physician, Joshua Simmons, said Harris’ last physical in April was “unremarkable” and that she leads an active lifestyle and “eats a very healthy diet despite her busy schedule.” schedule, he suffers from seasonal allergies and sporadic hives, does not use tobacco, and drinks alcohol only in moderation.

“Has the necessary physical and mental stability successfully perform the functions of the President, including chief executive, head of state and commander in chief,” the doctor wrote.

Harris, 59, is competing with Republican Trump, 78, for the White House. She released her medical information on Saturday in an attempt to draw attention to Trump’s refusal to do so, according to an adviser to Harris.

Harris’ campaign is keen to highlight the former president’s age as he becomes the oldest candidate in the race after President Joe Biden, 81, stepped down as the Democratic standard-bearer following a poor debate performance against Trump.

Harris’ campaign, locked in a tight race, is hoping to counter her relative youth and mental acuity Trump’s oldest age and her tendency to talk, as well as the differences in transparency between them, help convince undecided voters that she is better suited for the job than he is.

In 2018, while Trump was in office, a White House doctor said he was in generally excellent health at the time, but needed to lose weight and start daily exercise.

Simmons said Harris’ allergies are well treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications.

His urticaria was “sporadic and transient, does not appear to be caused by any specific exposure or associated with other symptoms” and responded well to antihistamines.

Harris has been receiving allergen immunotherapy for the past three years, which has significantly improved her allergy and hives symptoms and eliminated the need for medications other than occasional nasal sprays.

Harris wears contact lenses. His family history includes his mother’s colon cancer. Harris was up to date on preventative medical procedures such as colonoscopies and annual mammograms.

Reuters