What is the most common cause of death for women aged 20–24 in Iceland?

Accidental poisoning & overdose: 28% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 22-year-old woman in Iceland, followed by brain cancer and suicide.

What is the chance that a 22-year-old woman in Iceland dies in the next year?

0.03% (1 in 3,123). Over the next 10 years it is 0.32% (1 in 317).

How long can a 22-year-old woman in Iceland expect to live?

On average, to about 84 — around 62 more years, based on Iceland'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.

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

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For a 22-year-old woman in Iceland, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are accidental poisoning & overdose, brain cancer and suicide — together 51% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.03% (1 in 3,123); over 10 years it is 0.32%.

Next 12 months

0.03%

1 in 3,123

Next 10 years

0.32%

1 in 317

Life expectancy

about 62 more years on average

The surpriseAt 22, the top risk in the next 10 years isn't aging — it's accidental poisoning & overdose.

Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

01Accidental poisoning & overdose28%
0.09% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.63%
02Brain cancer12%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.75%
03Suicide11%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.44%
04Other cancers6.2%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.7%
05Drug use disorder5.3%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.09%
06Pneumonia & flu4.3%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
07Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)4.3%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
08Drowning4.3%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.08%
09Cervical cancer3.7%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.41%
10Heart failure & other heart disease3.5%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 9.2%

Show the other 6 causes18% together

11Uterine & ovarian cancer3.5%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
12Diabetes3.5%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.0%
13Falls3.5%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
14Homicide3.5%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.01%
15High blood pressure & other circulatory disease1.8%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.5%
16Colorectal cancer1.8%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%

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 Red Cross helpline on 1717 — free and confidential, any time (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 22-year-old woman in Iceland, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Iceland (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 Iceland

Blood pressure check
every 3 years from 18 (every year from 40)

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Early heart attack or stroke in the family — cholesterol & heart-risk check
now, whatever your age — then as advised · ask your doctor
Breast or ovarian cancer in the family — risk check and genetic counselling
ask your doctor once — you may be offered earlier mammograms (often yearly from 40) or a gene test

Based on Iceland's national screening invitations 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 Iceland?: Accidental poisoning & overdose: 28% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 22-year-old woman in Iceland, followed by brain cancer and suicide.
What is the chance that a 22-year-old woman in Iceland dies in the next year?: 0.03% (1 in 3,123). Over the next 10 years it is 0.32% (1 in 317).
How long can a 22-year-old woman in Iceland expect to live?: On average, to about 84 — around 62 more years, based on Iceland's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 22-year-old woman in Iceland?: Blood pressure check. Based on Iceland's national screening invitations 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 Iceland (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.