Slovenia
Leading cause: Heart Disease · 48% plant-based · 81.6 yr life expectancy · UHC 84/100
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.
Slovenia pairs good healthcare and a long life expectancy (81.6) with cancer (136/100k) leading mortality and moderate heart disease. Its blend of Alpine and Mediterranean influences is relatively favourable.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Extend the Mediterranean elements of the diet; cut processed meat and added sugar.
- Moderate alcohol relevant to the leading cancer burden.
Explore the evidence: Heart Disease
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 145 CVD deaths per 100k · 48% plant-based diet