Guyana
Leading cause: Heart Disease · 52% plant-based · 69.9 yr life expectancy · UHC 73/100
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 · 310 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Heart disease (310/100k) leads and is very high, among the worst in the Americas, alongside a high diabetes burden and notable mental-health and suicide rates. A rice- and sugar-heavy diet and limited prevention drive the cardiovascular toll.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Cut refined carbohydrates and sugar; expand hypertension and diabetes detection.
- Strengthen primary care and mental-health services.
Explore the evidence: Heart Disease
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 310 CVD deaths per 100k · 52% plant-based diet