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

For a 22-year-old woman in Estonia, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, accidental poisoning & overdose and road accidents — together 41% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.02% (1 in 4,554); over 10 years it is 0.38%.

Next 12 months
0.02%
1 in 4,554
Next 10 years
0.38%
1 in 265
Life expectancy
83
about 61 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. 01Suicide19%
    0.07% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.47%
  2. 02Accidental poisoning & overdose15%
    0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.46%
  3. 03Road accidents6.9%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.21%
  4. 04Other accidents5.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.52%
  5. 05Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)5.3%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.27%
  6. 06Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)5.2%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
  7. 07Heart failure & other heart disease4.8%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.6%
  8. 08Congenital conditions3.2%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%
  9. 09Stroke2.8%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.1%
  10. 10Homicide2.5%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.07%
Show the other 23 causes30% together
  1. 11Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)2.5%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.96%
  2. 12Brain cancer2.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.54%
  3. 13Breast cancer2.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.6%
  4. 14Stomach cancer2.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
  5. 15Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)2.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
  6. 16Uterine & ovarian cancer2.1%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  7. 17Other cancers2.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.4%
  8. 18High blood pressure & other circulatory disease1.6%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 28%
  9. 19Other digestive disease1.6%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  10. 20Other causes1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  11. 21Pancreatic cancer1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  12. 22Mouth, throat & larynx cancer1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.33%
  13. 23Other mental health conditions1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.11%
  14. 24Colorectal cancer1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.8%
  15. 25Lung cancer0.83%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
  16. 26Falls0.83%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.75%
  17. 27Oesophageal cancer0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.16%
  18. 28Cervical cancer0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.57%
  19. 29Leukaemia & lymphoma0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  20. 30Melanoma (skin cancer)0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.28%
  21. 31Pneumonia & flu0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  22. 32Diabetes0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
  23. 33Drowning0.39%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.07%

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 emotional support line on 116 123 (10:00–24:00) — free and confidential; at other times, call 112 (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 22-year-old woman in Estonia, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Estonia (2018, 2019 and 2023), Eurostat. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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What to do about it

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

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Based on Estonian Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) screening and European guidelines. Your doctor may suggest more, or sooner, depending on your health. Educational, not medical advice.

Compared with

Same age in other countries

Questions

What is the most common cause of death for women aged 20–24 in Estonia?
Suicide: 19% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 22-year-old woman in Estonia, followed by accidental poisoning & overdose and road accidents.
What is the chance that a 22-year-old woman in Estonia dies in the next year?
0.02% (1 in 4,554). Over the next 10 years it is 0.38% (1 in 265).
How long can a 22-year-old woman in Estonia expect to live?
On average, to about 83 — around 61 more years, based on Estonia's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 22-year-old woman in Estonia?
Blood pressure check. Based on Estonian Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) screening 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 Estonia (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.