Honduras
Leading cause: Heart Disease · 60% plant-based · 75.2 yr life expectancy · UHC 64/100
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 · 119 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Heart disease (119/100k) leads but stays moderate, on a maize-, bean-, and plantain-based diet that is fairly protective. Rising sugar and processed foods plus limited healthcare access shape the burden.
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; protect the maize-and-bean base.
- Expand rural primary-care access and hypertension detection.
Explore the evidence: Heart Disease
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 119 CVD deaths per 100k · 60% plant-based diet