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

For a 17-year-old boy in Slovenia, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, road accidents and other neurological disease — together 60% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.04% (1 in 2,435); over 10 years it is 0.48%.

Next 12 months
0.04%
1 in 2,435
Next 10 years
0.48%
1 in 208
Life expectancy
79
about 62 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. 01Suicide30%
    0.14% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  2. 02Road accidents21%
    0.10% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.78%
  3. 03Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)8.7%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.0%
  4. 04Brain cancer4.4%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.76%
  5. 05Accidental poisoning & overdose4.4%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.25%
  6. 06Congenital conditions4.3%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
  7. 07Other cancers4.0%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.3%
  8. 08Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)3.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.61%
  9. 09Falls3.5%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.6%
  10. 10Other accidents2.8%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.76%
Show the other 16 causes13% together
  1. 11Leukaemia & lymphoma2.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
  2. 12Stroke1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 8.8%
  3. 13Alcohol use disorder1.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.8%
  4. 14Melanoma (skin cancer)1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.63%
  5. 15Colorectal cancer0.93%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.9%
  6. 16Homicide0.72%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
  7. 17Liver cancer0.69%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
  8. 18COPD & chronic lung disease0.69%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
  9. 19Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)0.69%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.54%
  10. 20Diabetes0.48%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  11. 21Stomach cancer0.48%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  12. 22Kidney cancer0.48%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.93%
  13. 23Drug use disorder0.48%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.12%
  14. 24Other causes0.48%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
  15. 25Heart attack & coronary heart disease0.24%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 11%
  16. 26Heart failure & other heart disease0.24%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 9.8%

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 Zaupni telefon Samarijan in Sopotnik on 116 123 — free and confidential, any time (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 17-year-old boy in Slovenia, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Slovenia (2018, 2019 and 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 Slovenia?
Suicide: 30% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 17-year-old boy in Slovenia, followed by road accidents and other neurological disease.
What is the chance that a 17-year-old boy in Slovenia dies in the next year?
0.04% (1 in 2,435). Over the next 10 years it is 0.48% (1 in 208).
How long can a 17-year-old boy in Slovenia expect to live?
On average, to about 79 — around 62 more years, based on Slovenia'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 Slovenia (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.