Ford defends his health during mayoral debate
Posted October 1, 2010 9:25 am.
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TORONTO, Ont. – Rob Ford’s health came under scrutiny during a debate Thursday night after a doctor from the audience questioned the mayoral candidate’s weight.
Dr. Marvin Kay stood up and said to Ford, “I’m a physician and I look upon you as a possible patient. I’m concerned about your weight. Do you think you’ll be able to handle the entire four-year term?”
The retired physician explained to 680News political affairs specialist John Stall Friday why Ford’s weight may become a problem.
“He was sweating quite a bit. Several times he picked up a towel or a napkin to wipe his forehead,” Dr. Kay said.
“And what does that indicate to you as a physician?,” asked Stall.
“His weight could become a problem,” replied the doctor.
“In what way?,” Stall questioned.
“Heart attack or stroke,” Dr. Kay stated.
The doctor was asked by 680News if he was planted to ask the question by any of Ford’s opponents. His answer: absolutely not.
At the debate, the Toronto Star reported the jaws of the other candidates dropped and the audience went silent when the question was raised.
Ford replied that he needs to lose a few pounds, but assured the room that his doctor has given him a clean bill of health.
He was agitated by the question and told the doctor he was offended, and added he thought that kind of thing would come only from his opponents.
The candidates were debating at the Toronto chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute.
