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

For a 17-year-old boy in Lithuania, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, road accidents and other injuries — together 56% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.05% (1 in 1,988); over 10 years it is 0.70%.

Next 12 months
0.05%
1 in 1,988
Next 10 years
0.70%
1 in 143
Life expectancy
73
about 56 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. 01Suicide27%
    0.19% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  2. 02Road accidents21%
    0.14% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.71%
  3. 03Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)8.1%
    0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.80%
  4. 04Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)7.0%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
  5. 05Accidental poisoning & overdose6.5%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.0%
  6. 06Other accidents5.2%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.8%
  7. 07Drowning3.5%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.34%
  8. 08Other digestive disease3.3%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.1%
  9. 09Heart attack & coronary heart disease3.0%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 30%
  10. 10Falls2.2%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
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  1. 11Heart failure & other heart disease1.8%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
  2. 12Leukaemia & lymphoma1.8%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
  3. 13Pneumonia & flu1.7%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.8%
  4. 14Other cancers1.5%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.7%
  5. 15Congenital conditions1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
  6. 16High blood pressure & other circulatory disease0.75%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.2%
  7. 17Stomach cancer0.75%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.8%
  8. 18Brain cancer0.75%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.59%
  9. 19Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)0.75%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  10. 20Other causes0.75%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.96%
  11. 21Colorectal cancer0.37%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.6%
  12. 22Other lung disease0.37%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.37%
  13. 23Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)0.37%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  14. 24Other mental health conditions0.37%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.02%
  15. 25Homicide0.37%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.16%

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 Vilties linija on 116 123 — free and confidential, any time (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 17-year-old boy in Lithuania, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Lithuania (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 Lithuania?
Suicide: 27% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 17-year-old boy in Lithuania, followed by road accidents and other injuries.
What is the chance that a 17-year-old boy in Lithuania dies in the next year?
0.05% (1 in 1,988). Over the next 10 years it is 0.70% (1 in 143).
How long can a 17-year-old boy in Lithuania expect to live?
On average, to about 73 — around 56 more years, based on Lithuania'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 Lithuania (2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.