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What are women aged 75–79 in Denmark most likely to die from?

For a 77-year-old woman in Denmark, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are dementia & Alzheimer's, COPD & chronic lung disease and stroke — together 29% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 2.7% (1 in 37); over 10 years it is 40%.

Next 12 months
2.7%
1 in 37
Next 10 years
40%
about 4 in 10
Life expectancy
89
about 12 more years on average
Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

  1. 01Dementia & Alzheimer's13%
    5.3% chance over 10 years · lifetime 16%
  2. 02COPD & chronic lung disease9.3%
    3.7% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.2%
  3. 03Stroke6.9%
    2.7% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.3%
  4. 04Lung cancer6.2%
    2.5% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  5. 05High blood pressure & other circulatory disease5.0%
    2.0% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.5%
  6. 06Other cancers4.9%
    2.0% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.8%
  7. 07Heart failure & other heart disease4.9%
    1.9% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.9%
  8. 08Heart attack & coronary heart disease4.3%
    1.7% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.2%
  9. 09Breast cancer4.1%
    1.6% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.3%
  10. 10Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)4.0%
    1.6% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.5%
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  1. 11Pneumonia & flu3.5%
    1.4% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.1%
  2. 12Other causes3.4%
    1.4% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.2%
  3. 13Other digestive disease3.3%
    1.3% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.3%
  4. 14Colorectal cancer3.1%
    1.3% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.4%
  5. 15Diabetes2.3%
    0.90% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  6. 16Pancreatic cancer2.2%
    0.88% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
  7. 17Leukaemia & lymphoma2.2%
    0.86% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  8. 18Uterine & ovarian cancer1.9%
    0.76% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
  9. 19Parkinson's disease1.7%
    0.69% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
  10. 20Falls1.6%
    0.66% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
  11. 21Other lung disease1.6%
    0.65% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  12. 22COVID-191.5%
    0.60% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  13. 23Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)1.3%
    0.51% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.90%
  14. 24Kidney disease1.2%
    0.50% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
  15. 25Liver cancer0.74%
    0.30% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.45%
  16. 26Bladder cancer0.72%
    0.29% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.50%
  17. 27Stomach cancer0.53%
    0.21% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.35%
  18. 28Melanoma (skin cancer)0.51%
    0.21% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.36%
  19. 29Brain cancer0.51%
    0.21% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.31%
  20. 30Other mental health conditions0.44%
    0.18% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.59%
  21. 31Oesophageal cancer0.44%
    0.17% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.27%
  22. 32Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)0.40%
    0.16% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.22%
  23. 33Kidney cancer0.36%
    0.14% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.26%
  24. 34Alcohol use disorder0.34%
    0.14% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.18%
  25. 35Other accidents0.33%
    0.13% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.61%
  26. 36Mouth, throat & larynx cancer0.24%
    0.10% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.20%
  27. 37Suicide0.19%
    0.07% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
  28. 38Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)0.14%
    0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
  29. 39Road accidents0.11%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.09%
  30. 40Congenital conditions0.11%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
  31. 41Cervical cancer0.10%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.14%
  32. 42Accidental poisoning & overdose0.04%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.02%
  33. 43Drowning0.03%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.01%
  34. 44Homicide0.02%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.02%
  35. 45Pregnancy & childbirth<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 Livslinien on 70 201 201 (09:00–05:00, normal call rate) — confidential; at other times, call 112 (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 77-year-old woman in Denmark, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Denmark (2023), Eurostat. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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Check-ups recommended for a 77-year-old woman in Denmark

Based on Danish national screening programmes and European guidelines. Your doctor may suggest more, or sooner, depending on your health. Educational, not medical advice.

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Questions

What is the most common cause of death for women aged 75–79 in Denmark?
Dementia & Alzheimer's: 13% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 77-year-old woman in Denmark, followed by COPD & chronic lung disease and stroke.
What is the chance that a 77-year-old woman in Denmark dies in the next year?
2.7% (1 in 37). Over the next 10 years it is 40% (about 4 in 10).
How long can a 77-year-old woman in Denmark expect to live?
On average, to about 89 — around 12 more years, based on Denmark's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 77-year-old woman in Denmark?
Blood pressure check; Flu vaccine; Cholesterol & heart-risk check; Pneumonia vaccine (pneumococcal); Blood sugar test (diabetes). Based on Danish 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 Denmark (2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.