The leading death causes in the population of Las Tunas during the recently concluded 2019 were malignant tumors, diseases associated with the heart and strokes.

Las Tunas.- According to Dr. Gregory Pérez Héctor, director of Health here, breast and cervical cancer prevail in the case of women; while in men, prostate and lung tumors are more frequent.

“Therefore we ask our women, he says, the systematic self-examination of the breast. It is necessary to go immediately when they are called to the doctor office to undertake the cytological test. An opportune diagnosis improves the evolution of the patient with treatment.”

Pérez called to prevent addictions such as alcoholism and smoking, risk factors for these pathologies. "Men over 45 must go to their family doctor to request the tests for early detection of prostate cancer," he points out.

As well as, he advises leading healthy lifestyles, with adequate dietary habits to avoid other conditions; among them diabetes mellitus and blood hypertension. The latter may favor the appearance of cardiovascular conditions.

In the recently ended year, the province manages to reduce premature death in people under 60, especially due to heart disease. In addition, thrombolysis was performed on more than 60 percent of patients who arrived at Emergencies with heart attacks, who could be treated with this therapy.

The constant challenge for health workers lies in strengthening health promotion and disease prevention actions. However, it is up to each person to take responsibility for their quality of life.