The program is aimed at improving people's knowledge about hypertension, which is considered a serious risk factor.

The project is supported by family doctors, who explain to their patients the characteristics of the ailment and how to have a healthy lifestyle.

Preventive measures include education and promotion of healthy lifestyles, making emphasis on the factors that cause hypertension.

Among the latter are smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol levels in blood, alcoholism and high salt consumption.

Cuba's health system has implemented a nationwide program to treat patients suffering from high blood pressure to prevent serious health problems.

By: Dtcuba