Switzerland
Leading cause: Cancer · 46% plant-based · 83.8 yr life expectancy · UHC 87/100
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 · 144 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Switzerland pairs the world's highest health spending and one of its longest life expectancies (83.8) with cancer (144/100k) leading mortality and heart disease very low. A cheese-, meat-, and chocolate-rich diet is offset by high activity and strong healthcare.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Moderate processed meat, saturated dairy fat, and added sugar; raise vegetable and legume intake.
- Sustain the active lifestyle and strong preventive care behind the longevity.
Explore the evidence: Cancer
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 78 CVD deaths per 100k · 46% plant-based diet