Tanzania
Leading cause: Heart Disease · 76% plant-based · 65.5 yr life expectancy · UHC 49/100
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 · 138 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Heart disease (138/100k) leads but stays moderate on a plant-forward diet of maize, beans, plantain, and greens. Infectious disease and limited coverage (UHC ~49) shape the 65-year life expectancy.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Expand primary care, HIV and malaria control, and hypertension detection.
- Protect the traditional plant-rich diet as urban processed foods grow.
Explore the evidence: Heart Disease
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 138 CVD deaths per 100k · 76% plant-based diet