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Evidence Record

Egypt

North Africa
Heart Disease
181 / 100k
Plant-Based Score
44%
Life Expectancy
72 yr
Alzheimer's Prevalence
4%

Other Causes of Death (per 100k / yr)

Stroke 78
Cancer 113
Respiratory 35
Diabetes 22
Kidney Disease 21

CVD has doubled in Egypt in 20 years — coinciding with the shift from traditional plant-based to westernized, ultra-processed foods.

Global CVD Atlas · WHO 2021

→ CVD doubled in 20 years with westernization

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