Jimmy Carter's Health: A Look Back

Former President Jimmy Carter's Recent Health Scare

Former President Jimmy Carter was recently hospitalized for a urinary tract infection. The 98-year-old was admitted to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta on October 1st. He was released from the hospital on October 3rd and is now resting at home.

Carter's hospitalization comes just a few weeks after he announced that he would be cutting back on his public appearances due to his declining health. In a statement released on September 20th, Carter said that he was "no longer able to travel as extensively as I used to" and that he would be "adjusting my schedule accordingly."

Carter's History of Health Issues

Carter has a long history of health issues. In 1995, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and the cancer went into remission.

In 2015, Carter was diagnosed with melanoma. The cancer was removed, and he has been cancer-free since then.

Carter also has a history of heart problems. In 2008, he had a heart attack. He also has atrial fibrillation, a condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly.

Carter's Current Health

Despite his health challenges, Carter remains active. He continues to teach Sunday school at his church, and he also works with the Carter Center, a non-profit organization that he founded in 1982.

Carter's recent hospitalization is a reminder that he is 98 years old and that his health is declining. However, he is still active and engaged, and he continues to make a difference in the world.