What is the most common cause of death for women aged 40–44 in Luxembourg?

Breast cancer: 11% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg, followed by suicide and other cancers.

What is the chance that a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg dies in the next year?

0.06% (1 in 1,818). Over the next 10 years it is 1.1% (1 in 91).

How long can a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg expect to live?

On average, to about 85 — around 43 more years, based on Luxembourg's current death rates.

Which check-ups are recommended for a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg?

Blood pressure check; Cervical screening (Pap test); Blood sugar test (diabetes). Based on Luxembourg's 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.

What are women aged 40–44 in Luxembourg most likely to die from?

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For a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are breast cancer, suicide and other cancers — together 25% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.06% (1 in 1,818); over 10 years it is 1.1%.

Next 12 months

0.06%

1 in 1,818

Next 10 years

1.1%

1 in 91

Life expectancy

about 43 more years on average

Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

01Breast cancer11%
0.12% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
02Suicide8.5%
0.09% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.41%
03Other cancers6.2%
0.07% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.6%
04Uterine & ovarian cancer5.2%
0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.0%
05Lung cancer5.1%
0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.3%
06Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)5.1%
0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
07Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)4.9%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.76%
08Colorectal cancer4.3%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.6%
09Heart failure & other heart disease4.1%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 14%
10Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)3.8%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%

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11Heart attack & coronary heart disease3.6%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.4%
12Brain cancer3.6%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.45%
13Other digestive disease3.2%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
14Stomach cancer3.1%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.59%
15Other causes2.9%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.1%
16Accidental poisoning & overdose2.5%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
17Pancreatic cancer2.1%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
18Leukaemia & lymphoma2.0%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
19High blood pressure & other circulatory disease1.9%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.7%
20Cervical cancer1.8%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.12%
21Other mental health conditions1.8%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.50%
22Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)1.4%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.56%
23Mouth, throat & larynx cancer1.1%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.25%
24Road accidents1.0%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.08%
25Homicide1.0%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
26Alcohol use disorder0.86%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.26%
27Liver cancer0.73%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.63%
28Melanoma (skin cancer)0.73%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.30%
29Kidney cancer0.73%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.52%
30Drug use disorder0.73%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
31Other accidents0.73%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
32COPD & chronic lung disease0.57%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.3%
33Pneumonia & flu0.57%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.9%
34Diabetes0.57%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
35Congenital conditions0.57%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.13%
36Falls0.57%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
37Stroke0.41%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.3%
38Kidney disease0.41%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
39Pregnancy & childbirth0.41%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
40COVID-190.28%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.97%

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 SOS Détresse on 45 45 45 (11:00–23:00; Fri–Sat to 03:00) — free and confidential; at other times, call 112 (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Luxembourg (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 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg

Blood pressure check
every year from 40 (every 3 years before)
Cervical screening (Pap test)
a smear every 3 years, ages 25–69
Blood sugar test (diabetes)
every 3 years from 35

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Bowel cancer in the family — earlier bowel check
often a colonoscopy every 5 years from 40 (or 10 years before your relative's age at diagnosis, if earlier) · ask your doctor
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 Luxembourg's national screening programmes 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 40–44 in Luxembourg?: Breast cancer: 11% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg, followed by suicide and other cancers.
What is the chance that a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg dies in the next year?: 0.06% (1 in 1,818). Over the next 10 years it is 1.1% (1 in 91).
How long can a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg expect to live?: On average, to about 85 — around 43 more years, based on Luxembourg's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 42-year-old woman in Luxembourg?: Blood pressure check; Cervical screening (Pap test); Blood sugar test (diabetes). Based on Luxembourg's 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 Luxembourg (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.