Paraguay
Leading cause: Heart Disease · 56% plant-based · 74.3 yr life expectancy · UHC 79/100
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 · 124 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Heart disease (124/100k) leads on a cassava-, maize-, and bean-based diet that is largely plant-based by calories, with beef culturally prominent. Rising sugar and refined, processed foods are the main growing drivers.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Moderate red meat and cut sugary drinks; raise vegetable and legume intake.
- Expand hypertension detection in primary care.
Explore the evidence: Heart Disease
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 124 CVD deaths per 100k · 56% plant-based diet