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What are men aged 25–29 in the United Kingdom most likely to die from?

For a 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, accidental poisoning & overdose and road accidents — together 47% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.06% (1 in 1,598); over 10 years it is 0.88%.

Next 12 months
0.06%
1 in 1,598
Next 10 years
0.88%
1 in 113
Life expectancy
80
about 53 more years on average
The surpriseAt 27, 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. 01Suicide22%
    0.19% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.99%
  2. 02Accidental poisoning & overdose20%
    0.18% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.94%
  3. 03Road accidents5.1%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.26%
  4. 04Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)4.7%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  5. 05Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)4.5%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  6. 06Heart attack & coronary heart disease4.0%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 13%
  7. 07Heart failure & other heart disease3.3%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.6%
  8. 08High blood pressure & other circulatory disease2.8%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
  9. 09Other cancers2.5%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.3%
  10. 10Other digestive disease2.4%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.7%
Show the other 32 causes29% together
  1. 11Other causes2.4%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.7%
  2. 12Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)2.2%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.23%
  3. 13Other accidents2.2%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.61%
  4. 14Stroke1.9%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.0%
  5. 15Leukaemia & lymphoma1.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.4%
  6. 16Diabetes1.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  7. 17Brain cancer1.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.66%
  8. 18Pneumonia & flu1.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.5%
  9. 19Congenital conditions1.6%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.17%
  10. 20Colorectal cancer1.4%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.9%
  11. 21Alcohol use disorder1.2%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.25%
  12. 22Falls1.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
  13. 23Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)1.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
  14. 24Drowning0.93%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.05%
  15. 25Homicide0.84%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.03%
  16. 26Other lung disease0.72%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
  17. 27Drug use disorder0.57%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.04%
  18. 28COPD & chronic lung disease0.50%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.4%
  19. 29Liver cancer0.48%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
  20. 30Lung cancer0.46%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.7%
  21. 31Stomach cancer0.43%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.66%
  22. 32Melanoma (skin cancer)0.35%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.47%
  23. 33Kidney disease0.34%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.73%
  24. 34Oesophageal cancer0.32%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  25. 35Pancreatic cancer0.31%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  26. 36COVID-190.31%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.0%
  27. 37Kidney cancer0.22%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.76%
  28. 38Mouth, throat & larynx cancer0.21%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.86%
  29. 39Bladder cancer0.11%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
  30. 40Other mental health conditions0.04%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
  31. 41Complications around birth0.02%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
  32. 42Breast cancer0.01%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.03%

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

For people like a 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for the United Kingdom (2023–2024), ONS, NRS and NISRA. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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Check-ups recommended for a 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

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Same age in other countries

Questions

What is the most common cause of death for men aged 25–29 in the United Kingdom?
Suicide: 22% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom, followed by accidental poisoning & overdose and road accidents.
What is the chance that a 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom dies in the next year?
0.06% (1 in 1,598). Over the next 10 years it is 0.88% (1 in 113).
How long can a 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom expect to live?
On average, to about 80 — around 53 more years, based on the United Kingdom's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom?
Blood pressure check. Based on NHS screening programmes, the NHS Health Check and the NHS vaccination schedule.
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 ONS, NRS and NISRA mortality statistics for the United Kingdom (2023–2024) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.