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What are women aged 30–34 in Belgium most likely to die from?

For a 32-year-old woman in Belgium, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, breast cancer and other injuries — together 31% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.03% (1 in 3,275); over 10 years it is 0.53%.

Next 12 months
0.03%
1 in 3,275
Next 10 years
0.53%
1 in 190
Life expectancy
85
about 53 more years on average
The surpriseAt 32, 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. 01Suicide15%
    0.08% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.51%
  2. 02Breast cancer11%
    0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
  3. 03Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)5.8%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.47%
  4. 04Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)5.4%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
  5. 05Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)4.6%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.70%
  6. 06Other cancers4.2%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.4%
  7. 07Colorectal cancer3.5%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  8. 08Road accidents3.3%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%
  9. 09High blood pressure & other circulatory disease3.2%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
  10. 10Stroke3.0%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.5%
Show the other 34 causes41% together
  1. 11Accidental poisoning & overdose2.9%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%
  2. 12Leukaemia & lymphoma2.9%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  3. 13Uterine & ovarian cancer2.7%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  4. 14Other digestive disease2.5%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.0%
  5. 15Heart attack & coronary heart disease2.2%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.5%
  6. 16Lung cancer2.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  7. 17Heart failure & other heart disease2.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 14%
  8. 18Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)2.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.8%
  9. 19Other causes2.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.8%
  10. 20Other mental health conditions2.0%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.48%
  11. 21Brain cancer1.7%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.41%
  12. 22Cervical cancer1.7%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.22%
  13. 23Stomach cancer1.5%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.44%
  14. 24Other accidents1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  15. 25Pneumonia & flu1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.0%
  16. 26Alcohol use disorder1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.16%
  17. 27Homicide1.3%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.04%
  18. 28COPD & chronic lung disease1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  19. 29Melanoma (skin cancer)1.1%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.27%
  20. 30Pancreatic cancer0.83%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  21. 31Drug use disorder0.72%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.02%
  22. 32Congenital conditions0.72%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
  23. 33Diabetes0.52%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
  24. 34Kidney disease0.52%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
  25. 35Other lung disease0.47%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.1%
  26. 36Falls0.46%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
  27. 37COVID-190.26%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
  28. 38Pregnancy & childbirth0.15%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
  29. 39Liver cancer0.11%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.64%
  30. 40Kidney cancer0.11%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.33%
  31. 41Bladder cancer0.11%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.39%
  32. 42Mouth, throat & larynx cancer0.11%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.33%
  33. 43Dementia & Alzheimer's0.11%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 9.8%
  34. 44Drowning0.11%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.03%

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 32-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 32-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 30–34 in Belgium?
Suicide: 15% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 32-year-old woman in Belgium, followed by breast cancer and other injuries.
What is the chance that a 32-year-old woman in Belgium dies in the next year?
0.03% (1 in 3,275). Over the next 10 years it is 0.53% (1 in 190).
How long can a 32-year-old woman in Belgium expect to live?
On average, to about 85 — around 53 more years, based on Belgium's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 32-year-old woman in Belgium?
Cervical screening (HPV test); 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.