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What are women aged 15–19 in Czechia most likely to die from?

For a 17-year-old girl in Czechia, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, road accidents and other injuries — together 44% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.02% (1 in 5,686); over 10 years it is 0.24%.

Next 12 months
0.02%
1 in 5,686
Next 10 years
0.24%
1 in 422
Life expectancy
83
about 66 more years on average
The surpriseAt 17, 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. 01Suicide21%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.35%
  2. 02Road accidents16%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.22%
  3. 03Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)7.3%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.32%
  4. 04Other cancers6.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  5. 05Heart failure & other heart disease6.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 12%
  6. 06Pneumonia & flu5.8%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.8%
  7. 07Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)5.6%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.76%
  8. 08Other mental health conditions3.1%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
  9. 09High blood pressure & other circulatory disease3.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 9.5%
  10. 10Stroke2.7%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.1%
Show the other 19 causes23% together
  1. 11Kidney disease2.6%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  2. 12Breast cancer2.3%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.8%
  3. 13Drowning2.1%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
  4. 14Other digestive disease2.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.7%
  5. 15Brain cancer1.6%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.55%
  6. 16Other causes1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
  7. 17Pregnancy & childbirth1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
  8. 18Falls1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.31%
  9. 19Accidental poisoning & overdose1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.15%
  10. 20Pancreatic cancer1.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.0%
  11. 21COVID-191.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  12. 22Congenital conditions1.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.07%
  13. 23Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)0.98%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  14. 24Homicide0.98%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.04%
  15. 25Leukaemia & lymphoma0.85%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  16. 26Lung cancer0.33%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.9%
  17. 27Melanoma (skin cancer)0.33%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.30%
  18. 28Other lung disease0.33%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.94%
  19. 29Diabetes0.33%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.9%

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 Linka první psychické pomoci on 116 123 — free and confidential, any time (or findahelpline.com).

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

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Check-ups recommended for a 17-year-old girl in Czechia

Based on Czech national screening programmes 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 15–19 in Czechia?
Suicide: 21% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 17-year-old girl in Czechia, followed by road accidents and other injuries.
What is the chance that a 17-year-old girl in Czechia dies in the next year?
0.02% (1 in 5,686). Over the next 10 years it is 0.24% (1 in 422).
How long can a 17-year-old girl in Czechia expect to live?
On average, to about 83 — around 66 more years, based on Czechia's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 17-year-old girl in Czechia?
Cervical screening (smear and HPV test). Based on Czech national screening programmes 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 Czechia (2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.