A heart attack is caused by a blockage in a coronary artery that supplies the heart with blood and, consequently, oxygen. This deprivation leads to heart failure and eventually cardiac arrest.

A stroke is a serious condition that causes neurological deficits resulting from vascular brain damage. Strokes can be ischemic or hemorrhagic.

Nutrition and physical activity are two major determinants of health that contribute to improving the health of the population and are key priorities in public health policy.