Colombia
Leading cause: Cancer · 56% plant-based · 77.3 yr life expectancy · UHC 82/100
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: Cancer · 119 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Cancer (119/100k) leads with heart disease moderate, helped by good healthcare coverage. A traditional bean-, rice-, plantain-, and fruit-based diet provides a reasonable base under pressure from rising sugar and processed foods.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Curb sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods; protect the bean-and-plantain base.
- Sustain broad coverage with cancer screening and prevention.
Explore the evidence: Cancer
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 102 CVD deaths per 100k · 56% plant-based diet