Jimmy Carter collapses from dehydration, receives medical attention

Source: Politico | July 13, 2017 | Jake Lahut

Former President Jimmy Carter collapsed on Thursday from dehydration on a Habitat for Humanity construction site in Winnipeg, Canada.

Carter subsequently received medical attention once an ambulance was called and EMTs came to his side on scene. The former president was then taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure, but was said to be recovering.

“He encourages everyone to stay hydrated and keep building,” a spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity said in a statement.

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    Certainly not my favorite president, but I do wish Jimmy Carter well. Dehydration can sneak up on you and can be potentially fatal. Always have plenty of fluids on hand and if the weather is too hot/humid, take frequent breaks and go indoors or at least in the shade. In fact, at Carter’s age, he might want to avoid or reduce physical activity altogether if the weather is bad.

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