What are people in Cyprus most likely to die from, at each age?
Life expectancy at birth in Cyprus is about 81 years for men and 85 for women. But what threatens people most changes with age — and until late middle age it is rarely what people expect. Pick an age group for the full picture.
Top cause = the most likely cause of death over the next 10 years (on wider screens, with its share of all risk) · 10-year risk = chance of dying from any cause within 10 years, for someone in the middle of the age group.
Suicide, overdoses and alcohol are among the most preventable causes of death. If you or someone you love is struggling, call the Cyprus Samaritans on 8000 7773 (16:00–24:00) — free and confidential; at other times, call 112. Or find help at findahelpline.com.
Cancer screening in Cyprus
- Breast cancermammogram every 2 years, ages 45–74 — free in the national programme
- Colorectal cancerhome stool test every 2 years, ages 50–74 — free from the Ministry of Health
- Cervical cancerevery 5 years, ages 30–65 (from 25 in some countries)
- Lung cancerif you smoke or smoked heavily, ages 50–74 — ask whether it's offered
Based on the Cyprus Ministry of Health's screening programmes and European guidelines. Each cancer's page compares the programmes country by country.
Computed by Odainn from official Eurostat mortality statistics for Cyprus (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.