Cyprus
Leading cause: Cancer · 56% plant-based · 81 yr life expectancy · UHC 76/100
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 · 131 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Cyprus enjoys low heart disease (80/100k) and a long life expectancy, with cancer (131/100k) leading mortality. The Mediterranean diet of legumes, vegetables, and olive oil underpins the cardiovascular advantage.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Sustain the Mediterranean diet against rising processed-food and sugar intake.
- Moderate red meat and alcohol relevant to the leading cancer burden.
Explore the evidence: Cancer
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 80 CVD deaths per 100k · 56% plant-based diet