The head of the Cardiology department at the Salvador B. Gautier public hospital says that every year there are 30% more deaths due to heart attacks. Ministry of Public Health statistics registered 3,928 deaths due to heart problems in 2011, of which 2,078 were heart attacks. He said that this is still the leading health-related cause of death in the country. Dr. Severino said that people should control the risk factors by improving their diets, increase physical activity and eliminate consumption of tobacco and alcohol in excess. He said that there is also a need to improve access to health services.