Uruguay
Leading cause: Cancer · 50% plant-based · 77.9 yr life expectancy · UHC 85/100
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 · 123 / 100k
Bars show each rate against the global range; the tick marks the world median.
Cancer (123/100k) leads with heart disease moderate, supported by strong healthcare. A very high red-meat intake (among the world's highest, like neighbouring Argentina), high smoking, and rising sugar drive the cancer and CVD burden.
Healthcare System
Sources: WHO UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1) & WHO Global Health Expenditure Database. Latest available year.
What Could Improve
- Moderate the very high red-meat intake; raise vegetable and legume intake.
- Sustain tobacco control and cut sugary drinks.
Explore the evidence: Cancer
WHO Global Health Estimates · 2022 · age-standardized country data
→ 116 CVD deaths per 100k · 50% plant-based diet