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What is a 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom most likely to die from?

Move the controls. The answer comes from official mortality statistics for 37 countries in Europe and North America — and it surprises almost everyone.

Country

Age

Sex at birth

Official mortality statistics are published by sex at birth, which is why we ask.

Next 12 months

0.07%

1 in 1,374

Next 10 years

1.1%

1 in 89

Life expectancy

about 47 more years on average

The surpriseAt 37, the top risk in the next 10 years isn't aging — it's accidental poisoning & overdose.

Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

01Accidental poisoning & overdose10%
0.12% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.34%
02Breast cancer10%
0.11% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
03Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)8.8%
0.10% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.85%
04Suicide5.7%
0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.26%
05Colorectal cancer4.9%
0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
06Other cancers4.3%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.2%
07Heart attack & coronary heart disease4.2%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.1%
08High blood pressure & other circulatory disease3.7%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.5%

Show the other 39 causes48% together

09Other digestive disease3.5%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.4%
10Stroke3.4%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.4%
11Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)3.4%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
12Other causes3.3%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
13Lung cancer2.4%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.4%
14Heart failure & other heart disease2.4%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.3%
15Cervical cancer2.3%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.21%
16Uterine & ovarian cancer2.2%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.8%
17Brain cancer2.0%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.46%
18Pneumonia & flu2.0%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.8%
19COPD & chronic lung disease1.8%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.6%
20Leukaemia & lymphoma1.7%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.8%
21Diabetes1.4%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
22Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)1.4%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
23Alcohol use disorder1.3%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
24Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)1.2%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%
25Pancreatic cancer1.1%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
26Congenital conditions1.1%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%
27Other lung disease0.98%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.7%
28Liver cancer0.92%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.75%
29Other accidents0.91%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.58%
30Stomach cancer0.85%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.37%
31Melanoma (skin cancer)0.79%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.32%
32Mouth, throat & larynx cancer0.64%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.40%
33Falls0.62%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.0%
34Road accidents0.59%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.08%
35COVID-190.57%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
36Oesophageal cancer0.48%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.69%
37Kidney disease0.41%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.87%
38Drug use disorder0.40%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
39Pregnancy & childbirth0.34%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
40Bladder cancer0.34%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.59%
41Kidney cancer0.32%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.44%
42Other mental health conditions0.29%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.09%
43Drowning0.24%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.02%
44Homicide0.21%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
45Dementia & Alzheimer's0.05%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 19%
46Parkinson's disease<0.01%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
47Complications around birth<0.01%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%

Some of these risks are about mental health and substances. They are among the most preventable — if you or someone you love is struggling, call Samaritans on 116 123 — free and confidential, any time (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for the United Kingdom (2023–2024), ONS, NRS and NISRA. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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How long people like this live: life expectancy.

What to do about it

Check-ups recommended for a 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom

Cervical screening (HPV test)
every 5 years, ages 25–64 (HPV test)
Blood pressure check
at least every 5 years

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Early heart attack or stroke in the family — cholesterol & heart-risk check
now, whatever your age — then as advised · ask your doctor
Breast or ovarian cancer in the family — risk check and genetic counselling
ask your doctor once — you may be offered earlier mammograms (often yearly from 40) or a gene test

Based on NHS screening programmes, the NHS Health Check and the NHS vaccination schedule. Your doctor may suggest more, or sooner, depending on your health. Educational, not medical advice.

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