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What are women aged 20–24 in Belgium most likely to die from?

For a 22-year-old woman in Belgium, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, road accidents and other injuries — together 40% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.02% (1 in 5,009); over 10 years it is 0.23%.

Next 12 months
0.02%
1 in 5,009
Next 10 years
0.23%
1 in 436
Life expectancy
85
about 63 more years on average
The surpriseAt 22, the top risk in the next 10 years isn't aging — it's suicide.
Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

  1. 01Suicide22%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.56%
  2. 02Road accidents10%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.17%
  3. 03Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)7.3%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.49%
  4. 04Other cancers5.7%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.4%
  5. 05Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)5.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
  6. 06Accidental poisoning & overdose4.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.15%
  7. 07Other causes4.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.8%
  8. 08Heart failure & other heart disease3.8%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 14%
  9. 09Congenital conditions3.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.11%
  10. 10Homicide2.7%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.04%
Show the other 29 causes32% together
  1. 11Breast cancer2.6%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
  2. 12Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)2.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.8%
  3. 13High blood pressure & other circulatory disease1.9%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
  4. 14Brain cancer1.9%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.41%
  5. 15Other mental health conditions1.9%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.49%
  6. 16Leukaemia & lymphoma1.9%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  7. 17Stroke1.7%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.5%
  8. 18Lung cancer1.7%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  9. 19Other lung disease1.5%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.1%
  10. 20Colorectal cancer1.3%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  11. 21Falls1.3%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
  12. 22Other accidents1.3%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  13. 23Other digestive disease1.1%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.0%
  14. 24Drowning1.1%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.03%
  15. 25Pneumonia & flu0.89%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.0%
  16. 26Melanoma (skin cancer)0.88%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.27%
  17. 27Alcohol use disorder0.85%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.16%
  18. 28Cervical cancer0.67%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.22%
  19. 29Drug use disorder0.65%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.02%
  20. 30Bladder cancer0.62%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.39%
  21. 31COPD & chronic lung disease0.62%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  22. 32Diabetes0.62%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
  23. 33COVID-190.62%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
  24. 34Heart attack & coronary heart disease0.45%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.4%
  25. 35Uterine & ovarian cancer0.45%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  26. 36Pancreatic cancer0.22%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  27. 37Stomach cancer0.22%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.44%
  28. 38Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)0.22%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.70%
  29. 39Pregnancy & childbirth0.22%
    <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 1813 (Zelfmoordlijn) or 0800 32 123 (Centre de Prévention du Suicide) — free and confidential, any time (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 22-year-old woman in Belgium, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Belgium (2023), Eurostat. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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Check-ups recommended for a 22-year-old woman in Belgium

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Based on the Belgian regional screening programmes, INAMI/RIZIV rules and European guidelines. Your doctor may suggest more, or sooner, depending on your health. Educational, not medical advice.

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Same age in other countries

Questions

What is the most common cause of death for women aged 20–24 in Belgium?
Suicide: 22% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 22-year-old woman in Belgium, followed by road accidents and other injuries.
What is the chance that a 22-year-old woman in Belgium dies in the next year?
0.02% (1 in 5,009). Over the next 10 years it is 0.23% (1 in 436).
How long can a 22-year-old woman in Belgium expect to live?
On average, to about 85 — around 63 more years, based on Belgium's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 22-year-old woman in Belgium?
Blood pressure check. Based on the Belgian regional screening programmes, INAMI/RIZIV rules and European guidelines.
Can these risks be lowered?
Many of them, yes. Smoking, alcohol, activity and weight change these numbers a lot, and screening finds several cancers early. Odainn's personal numbers adjust the statistics for your own habits and rank the changes that give you the most years back. This is educational information, not medical advice.

Computed by Odainn from official Eurostat mortality statistics for Belgium (2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.