Ecuador
Leading cause: Cancer · 60% plant-based · 77 yr life expectancy · UHC 78/100
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 · 117 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Cancer (117/100k) leads with heart disease low, supported by a varied diet of potatoes, maize, legumes, and tropical fruit. Rising sugar and processed-food intake are the main emerging concerns.
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 processed foods; keep the legume-and-tuber base.
- Expand cancer screening and rural healthcare access.
Explore the evidence: Cancer
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 92 CVD deaths per 100k · 60% plant-based diet