Havana, June 6 (RHC-PL)-- The 14th International Seminar on Longevity began sessions Tuesday in Havana.

Running until Friday, June 9th, the event focuses on issues such as genetics, culture, motivation, sexuality, nutrition and food, environment and physical activity.

Parallel events include the 10th International Nursing Meeting, the 3rd International Oral Health Symposium in Longevity, and the 12th Centenary Meeting.

Organized by the Caribbean Medical Association, the seminar and parallel events have the sponsorship of the Cuban Health Ministry and the country's Ministry for Science, Technology and the Environment, as well as the Pan-American and World Health Organizations (PAHO/WHO), Havana's Higher Institute of Medical Sciences and the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation.