Peru
Leading cause: Cancer · 64% plant-based · 76.7 yr life expectancy · UHC 68/100
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 · 115 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Cancer (115/100k) leads with heart disease low (76/100k), supported by a diverse plant-rich diet of potatoes, quinoa, maize, legumes, and fish. Rising urban sugar and processed-food intake are the main concerns.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Protect the diverse Andean plant-rich diet against urban processed foods.
- Curb sugary drinks and expand cancer screening.
Explore the evidence: Cancer
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 76 CVD deaths per 100k · 64% plant-based diet