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What are men aged 15–19 in Cyprus most likely to die from?

For a 17-year-old boy in Cyprus, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are road accidents, suicide and other cancers — together 63% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.03% (1 in 3,850); over 10 years it is 0.43%.

Next 12 months
0.03%
1 in 3,850
Next 10 years
0.43%
1 in 231
Life expectancy
81
about 64 more years on average
The surpriseAt 17, the top risk in the next 10 years isn't aging — it's road accidents.
Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

  1. 01Road accidents36%
    0.16% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.70%
  2. 02Suicide22%
    0.09% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.55%
  3. 03Other cancers5.5%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
  4. 04Heart attack & coronary heart disease5.1%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 11%
  5. 05Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)4.5%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
  6. 06Accidental poisoning & overdose4.5%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.17%
  7. 07Homicide3.5%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
  8. 08Leukaemia & lymphoma2.6%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  9. 09Colorectal cancer2.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
  10. 10Other lung disease1.8%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.9%
Show the other 14 causes13% together
  1. 11Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)1.8%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
  2. 12Falls1.8%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.0%
  3. 13Other digestive disease1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
  4. 14COVID-191.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  5. 15Congenital conditions1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.17%
  6. 16Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.40%
  7. 17Drowning0.79%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.16%
  8. 18Heart failure & other heart disease0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.5%
  9. 19Stroke0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.5%
  10. 20High blood pressure & other circulatory disease0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.2%
  11. 21Brain cancer0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.55%
  12. 22Pneumonia & flu0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  13. 23Diabetes0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.6%
  14. 24Other accidents0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%

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 the Cyprus Samaritans on 8000 7773 (16:00–24:00) — free and confidential; at other times, call 112 (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 17-year-old boy in Cyprus, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Cyprus (2018, 2019 and 2023), Eurostat. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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Questions

What is the most common cause of death for men aged 15–19 in Cyprus?
Road accidents: 36% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 17-year-old boy in Cyprus, followed by suicide and other cancers.
What is the chance that a 17-year-old boy in Cyprus dies in the next year?
0.03% (1 in 3,850). Over the next 10 years it is 0.43% (1 in 231).
How long can a 17-year-old boy in Cyprus expect to live?
On average, to about 81 — around 64 more years, based on Cyprus's current death rates.
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 Cyprus (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.