Suriname
Leading cause: Heart Disease · 55% plant-based · 71.7 yr life expectancy · UHC 74/100
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 · 182 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Heart disease (182/100k) leads and is elevated, with a rice- and sugar-heavy diet and a high diabetes burden across its diverse population. Limited prevention infrastructure shapes outcomes.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Cut refined carbohydrates and sugar; raise vegetable and legume intake.
- Expand hypertension and diabetes screening.
Explore the evidence: Heart Disease
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 182 CVD deaths per 100k · 55% plant-based diet