Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río, Policlínico 5 de Septiembre, Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río. Cuba
Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río, Policlínico 1ro de Enero, Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río. Cuba
Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río, Dirección Municipal de Salud, Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río. Cuba
Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río, Dirección Municipal de Salud, Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río. Cuba
Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río, Policlínico 5 de Septiembre, Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río. Cuba
Introduction: Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is currently one of the most important health problems, not only in Cuba, but also in developed countries. It is the second leading cause of death and permanent disability in adults worldwide. Objective: to provide updated information on the risk factors of cerebrovascular disease and its prevention from primary health care. Method: a search of the respective bibliography was performed in PubMed, Medline, Scielo and Google Scholar databases published during the period 2018- 2023, using the keywords: cerebrovascular disease, risk factors, diet, habits, mortality. Conclusions: The scientific literature identifies that disability and mortality generated by cerebrovascular disease represent important figures worldwide, it mainly impacts the population of older adults, with their multiple comorbidities and lifestyle habits, which in turn become important risk factors for presenting cerebrovascular disease
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