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LIMIA LEGRA, Mónica. Change of mentality: Health responsibility. Index Enferm [online]. 2010, vol.19, n.1, pp.42-46. ISSN 1699-5988.

De Cuban public health system insists on achieving a health condition in the people based on health prevention and promotions principles. This includes the people fast incorporation to healthy habits as main strategy. This strategy is developed through preventive work of family doctors and nurses. However, I am trying to demonstrate the need of strengthen it, achieving a mentality more responsible of the health people's actions and behaviour and everybody who participates in the men education for changing the passive behaviour and propitiate health.

Palavras-chave : Prevention; Promotion; Change of mentality; Health responsibility.