Oman
Leading cause: Heart Disease · 48% plant-based · 77.9 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 · 145 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Heart disease (145/100k) leads, with cancer close behind, while rapid development has driven a surge in obesity and diabetes. The diet has shifted from dates, rice, and fish toward sugar and processed food.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Curb sugar and processed foods behind rising diabetes and obesity.
- Restore the traditional fish-and-vegetable elements and increase activity.
Explore the evidence: Heart Disease
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 145 CVD deaths per 100k · 48% plant-based diet