Bolivia
Leading cause: Heart Disease · 60% plant-based · 71.5 yr life expectancy · UHC 67/100
What People Eat
Cardiovascular and dietary profile drawn from WHO Global Health Estimates. Plant-based score reflects the share of whole plant foods (grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts) in the typical national diet.
Disease Burden
Leading cause of death: Heart Disease · 124 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Heart disease (124/100k) leads but stays moderate, with a traditional Andean diet of potatoes, quinoa, maize, and legumes that is genuinely protective. Rising sugar and processed foods, plus high-altitude and access challenges, shape the burden.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Protect the traditional quinoa-potato-legume diet against the processed-food shift.
- Curb sugary drinks and expand rural healthcare access.
Explore the evidence: Heart Disease
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 124 CVD deaths per 100k · 60% plant-based diet