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World Heart Week Begins in Cuba

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With the aim of raising public awareness on the risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and promoting healthy lifestyles, Cuba is celebrating as of Monday World Heart Week with several activities.

 

Havana, Cuba.- According to the organizers, the keynote speech "Nutrition in cardiovascular rehabilitation" is the first of the program that will be held today at the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital, to deepen the importance of nutrition in order to preserve the patient's welfare.

Specialists and young people will talk on Tuesday about the "Process of rehabilitation of cardiovascular diseases," considered the first cause of death in the planet.

Other issues to analyze will be: Smoking habit; Sexuality and cardiovascular diseases; Dietetic recommendations to the patient with a heart condition and psychological aspects of the patient with cardiovascular disease.

The main activity that will close the event will be held on September 28 at the headquarters of the Havana-based Cuban Association of the United Nations, where a brief explanation about the meaning of World Heart Day will be carried out. (PL)

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