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

For a 42-year-old woman in Cyprus, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are breast cancer, stroke and other cancers — together 30% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.06% (1 in 1,775); over 10 years it is 0.90%.

Next 12 months
0.06%
1 in 1,775
Next 10 years
0.90%
1 in 111
Life expectancy
85
about 43 more years on average
Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

  1. 01Breast cancer18%
    0.17% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  2. 02Stroke5.9%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.1%
  3. 03Other cancers5.7%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.0%
  4. 04Uterine & ovarian cancer5.5%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  5. 05Heart attack & coronary heart disease4.7%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.7%
  6. 06Colorectal cancer4.3%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  7. 07Pancreatic cancer4.3%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
  8. 08Lung cancer4.0%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  9. 09Leukaemia & lymphoma3.8%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.0%
  10. 10Other lung disease3.7%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.9%
Show the other 31 causes40% together
  1. 11Other digestive disease3.5%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.0%
  2. 12Cervical cancer3.3%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.22%
  3. 13High blood pressure & other circulatory disease3.2%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.3%
  4. 14Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)2.6%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.39%
  5. 15Melanoma (skin cancer)2.2%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.12%
  6. 16Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)2.2%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
  7. 17Brain cancer1.9%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.45%
  8. 18Suicide1.8%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
  9. 19Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)1.7%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  10. 20Road accidents1.5%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.21%
  11. 21Kidney disease1.4%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.7%
  12. 22Stomach cancer1.4%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.46%
  13. 23Accidental poisoning & overdose1.4%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.07%
  14. 24Mouth, throat & larynx cancer1.3%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.27%
  15. 25Kidney cancer1.1%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.28%
  16. 26Pneumonia & flu1.1%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  17. 27Liver cancer1.0%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.57%
  18. 28Drowning0.90%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.11%
  19. 29Heart failure & other heart disease0.86%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 11%
  20. 30Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)0.86%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.48%
  21. 31Other accidents0.78%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  22. 32Other mental health conditions0.70%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.16%
  23. 33Homicide0.59%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.03%
  24. 34Other causes0.55%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.8%
  25. 35Oesophageal cancer0.47%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.04%
  26. 36Pregnancy & childbirth0.31%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime <0.01%
  27. 37Falls0.31%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.72%
  28. 38COPD & chronic lung disease0.23%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.8%
  29. 39Diabetes0.23%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.1%
  30. 40Dementia & Alzheimer's0.23%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 11%
  31. 41Congenital conditions0.23%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%

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 the Cyprus Samaritans on 8000 7773 (16:00–24:00) — free and confidential; at other times, call 112 (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 42-year-old woman in Cyprus, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Cyprus (2018, 2019 and 2023), Eurostat. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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Check-ups recommended for a 42-year-old woman in Cyprus

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Based on the Cyprus Ministry of Health's screening programmes and European guidelines. Your doctor may suggest more, or sooner, depending on your health. Educational, not medical advice.

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Same age in other countries

Suicide, overdoses and alcohol are among the most preventable causes of death. If you or someone you love is struggling, call the Cyprus Samaritans on 8000 7773 (16:00–24:00) — free and confidential; at other times, call 112. Or find help at findahelpline.com.

Questions

What is the most common cause of death for women aged 40–44 in Cyprus?
Breast cancer: 18% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 42-year-old woman in Cyprus, followed by stroke and other cancers.
What is the chance that a 42-year-old woman in Cyprus dies in the next year?
0.06% (1 in 1,775). Over the next 10 years it is 0.90% (1 in 111).
How long can a 42-year-old woman in Cyprus expect to live?
On average, to about 85 — around 43 more years, based on Cyprus's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 42-year-old woman in Cyprus?
Blood pressure check; Cervical screening (HPV test); Blood sugar test (diabetes). Based on the Cyprus Ministry of Health's 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 Cyprus (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.