Research Center in Longevity, Ageing and Health (CITED) | The Longevity Revolution

The Longevity, Health and Aging Research Center (CITED) was founded on May 7th, 1992 with the presence of Fidel Castro Ruz. Today shows the condition of a National Reference Center for the Development of Gerontology and Geriatrics specialties, as well as for research in the areas of Longevity, Aging and Health in the Elderly. This clinic is a leader in the training of human resources devoted to the care of elderly people. CITED, as a specialized center, it is responsible for the introduction, development, validation and generalization of clinical, surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in Gerontology and Geriatrics. CITED monitors the aging process, the increase in life expectancy, together with projections and needs of Cuban population, generating information for the Ministry of Public Health that improve decision making. http://www.cubaheal.com/world-renown-medical-centers/research-center-in-longevity-ageing-and-health-cited/