Ireland
Leading cause: Cancer · 41% plant-based · 82.3 yr life expectancy · UHC 82/100
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 · 141 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Ireland pairs strong healthcare and a long life expectancy (82) with cancer (141/100k) leading mortality and heart disease moderate. A traditional meat-, dairy-, and potato-heavy diet and rising obesity are the main dietary concerns.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Cut processed meat and refined carbohydrates; raise vegetable and legume intake.
- Address rising obesity with reduced ultra-processed-food and sugary-drink intake.
Explore the evidence: Cancer
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 99 CVD deaths per 100k · 41% plant-based diet