Medical care is free for all Cubans. Family doctors provide primary health care for the population, which also receives medical assistance in polyclinics and hospitals. The life expectancy rate is 75.2 years. These last two products are genuine Cuban research discoveries. Cuba also manufactures medicine to treat thromboembolism, immunological system deficiencies, hypertension, cholesterol and cancer.
Cuban life is characterized by a wide variety of cultural activities.
Literature, fine arts, cinema, ballet, contemporary dance and drama have all provided Cuban culture with internationally renowned figures. The island play host to many regional and international cultural events. The country has become a regional sports power. It is among the world's leading nations in such sports as boxing and baseball and has won important gold medals in volleyball and track and field. Many international sports events take place on the island.