What is the most common cause of death for women aged 45–49 in Luxembourg?

Breast cancer: 12% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg, followed by lung cancer and other cancers.

What is the chance that a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg dies in the next year?

0.11% (1 in 925). Over the next 10 years it is 1.9% (1 in 52).

How long can a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg expect to live?

On average, to about 85 — around 38 more years, based on Luxembourg's current death rates.

Which check-ups are recommended for a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg?

Blood pressure check; Bowel cancer screening (stool test); Breast cancer screening (mammogram); 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 45–49 in Luxembourg most likely to die from?

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For a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are breast cancer, lung cancer and other cancers — together 28% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.11% (1 in 925); over 10 years it is 1.9%.

Next 12 months

0.11%

1 in 925

Next 10 years

1.9%

1 in 52

Life expectancy

about 38 more years on average

Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

01Breast cancer12%
0.24% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
02Lung cancer8.5%
0.16% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.3%
03Other cancers6.9%
0.13% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.6%
04Uterine & ovarian cancer6.6%
0.13% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.0%
05Colorectal cancer5.2%
0.10% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.6%
06Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)4.8%
0.09% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
07Heart attack & coronary heart disease4.6%
0.09% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.4%
08Suicide4.3%
0.08% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.36%
09Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)4.1%
0.08% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.74%
10Stomach cancer3.8%
0.07% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.58%

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11Heart failure & other heart disease3.6%
0.07% chance over 10 years · lifetime 15%
12Pancreatic cancer2.8%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
13Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)2.7%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
14Brain cancer2.5%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.43%
15High blood pressure & other circulatory disease2.3%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.7%
16Alcohol use disorder2.1%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.26%
17Other causes2.1%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.1%
18Leukaemia & lymphoma2.0%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
19Other digestive disease2.0%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
20COPD & chronic lung disease1.7%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.3%
21Falls1.4%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
22Stroke1.1%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.3%
23Accidental poisoning & overdose1.1%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.09%
24Cervical cancer1.0%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.11%
25Pneumonia & flu1.0%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.9%
26Congenital conditions1.0%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.13%
27Other mental health conditions0.91%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.49%
28Road accidents0.84%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.08%
29Homicide0.84%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
30Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)0.84%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.55%
31Diabetes0.81%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
32Melanoma (skin cancer)0.81%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.30%
33Mouth, throat & larynx cancer0.81%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.25%
34Liver cancer0.62%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.63%
35Other accidents0.62%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
36COVID-190.59%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.98%
37Kidney cancer0.25%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.52%
38Drug use disorder0.25%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
39Parkinson's disease0.19%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%

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 47-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 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg

Blood pressure check
every year from 40 (every 3 years before)
Bowel cancer screening (stool test)
every 2 years, ages 45–74 (home stool test)
Breast cancer screening (mammogram)
every 2 years, ages 45–74
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 45–49 in Luxembourg?: Breast cancer: 12% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg, followed by lung cancer and other cancers.
What is the chance that a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg dies in the next year?: 0.11% (1 in 925). Over the next 10 years it is 1.9% (1 in 52).
How long can a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg expect to live?: On average, to about 85 — around 38 more years, based on Luxembourg's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 47-year-old woman in Luxembourg?: Blood pressure check; Bowel cancer screening (stool test); Breast cancer screening (mammogram); 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.