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What are women aged 35–39 in the United Kingdom most likely to die from?

For a 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are accidental poisoning & overdose, breast cancer and liver disease — together 29% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.07% (1 in 1,374); over 10 years it is 1.1%.

Next 12 months
0.07%
1 in 1,374
Next 10 years
1.1%
1 in 89
Life expectancy
84
about 47 more years on average
The surpriseAt 37, the top risk in the next 10 years isn't aging — it's accidental poisoning & overdose.
Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

  1. 01Accidental poisoning & overdose10%
    0.12% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.34%
  2. 02Breast cancer10%
    0.11% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
  3. 03Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)8.8%
    0.10% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.85%
  4. 04Suicide5.7%
    0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.26%
  5. 05Colorectal cancer4.9%
    0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
  6. 06Other cancers4.3%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.2%
  7. 07Heart attack & coronary heart disease4.2%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.1%
  8. 08High blood pressure & other circulatory disease3.7%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.5%
  9. 09Other digestive disease3.5%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.4%
  10. 10Stroke3.4%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.4%
Show the other 37 causes41% together
  1. 11Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)3.4%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  2. 12Other causes3.3%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.2%
  3. 13Lung cancer2.4%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.4%
  4. 14Heart failure & other heart disease2.4%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.3%
  5. 15Cervical cancer2.3%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.21%
  6. 16Uterine & ovarian cancer2.2%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.8%
  7. 17Brain cancer2.0%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.46%
  8. 18Pneumonia & flu2.0%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.8%
  9. 19COPD & chronic lung disease1.8%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.6%
  10. 20Leukaemia & lymphoma1.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.8%
  11. 21Diabetes1.4%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  12. 22Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)1.4%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  13. 23Alcohol use disorder1.3%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
  14. 24Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)1.2%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%
  15. 25Pancreatic cancer1.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
  16. 26Congenital conditions1.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%
  17. 27Other lung disease0.98%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.7%
  18. 28Liver cancer0.92%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.75%
  19. 29Other accidents0.91%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.58%
  20. 30Stomach cancer0.85%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.37%
  21. 31Melanoma (skin cancer)0.79%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.32%
  22. 32Mouth, throat & larynx cancer0.64%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.40%
  23. 33Falls0.62%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.0%
  24. 34Road accidents0.59%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.08%
  25. 35COVID-190.57%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  26. 36Oesophageal cancer0.48%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.69%
  27. 37Kidney disease0.41%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.87%
  28. 38Drug use disorder0.40%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
  29. 39Pregnancy & childbirth0.34%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
  30. 40Bladder cancer0.34%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.59%
  31. 41Kidney cancer0.32%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.44%
  32. 42Other mental health conditions0.29%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.09%
  33. 43Drowning0.24%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.02%
  34. 44Homicide0.21%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
  35. 45Dementia & Alzheimer's0.05%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 19%
  36. 46Parkinson's disease<0.01%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
  37. 47Complications around birth<0.01%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%

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 37-year-old woman 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 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Based on NHS screening programmes, the NHS Health Check and the NHS vaccination schedule. 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 35–39 in the United Kingdom?
Accidental poisoning & overdose: 10% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom, followed by breast cancer and liver disease.
What is the chance that a 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom dies in the next year?
0.07% (1 in 1,374). Over the next 10 years it is 1.1% (1 in 89).
How long can a 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom expect to live?
On average, to about 84 — around 47 more years, based on the United Kingdom's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 37-year-old woman in the United Kingdom?
Cervical screening (HPV test); 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.