What is the most common cause of death for men aged 45–49 in Estonia?

Heart attack & coronary heart disease: 11% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 47-year-old man in Estonia, followed by liver disease and high blood pressure & other circulatory disease.

What is the chance that a 47-year-old man in Estonia dies in the next year?

0.46% (1 in 217). Over the next 10 years it is 7.3% (1 in 14).

How long can a 47-year-old man in Estonia expect to live?

On average, to about 76 — around 29 more years, based on Estonia's current death rates.

Which check-ups are recommended for a 47-year-old man in Estonia?

Blood pressure check; Cholesterol & heart-risk check; Blood sugar test (diabetes). Based on Estonian Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) screening 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.

What are men aged 45–49 in Estonia most likely to die from?

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For a 47-year-old man in Estonia, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are heart attack & coronary heart disease, liver disease and high blood pressure & other circulatory disease — together 31% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.46% (1 in 217); over 10 years it is 7.3%.

Next 12 months

0.46%

1 in 217

Next 10 years

7.3%

1 in 14

Life expectancy

about 29 more years on average

Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

01Heart attack & coronary heart disease11%
0.82% chance over 10 years · lifetime 17%
02Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)11%
0.82% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.4%
03High blood pressure & other circulatory disease8.4%
0.61% chance over 10 years · lifetime 17%
04Heart failure & other heart disease7.6%
0.55% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.6%
05Accidental poisoning & overdose5.1%
0.37% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.93%
06Lung cancer4.7%
0.34% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.2%
07Stroke3.8%
0.28% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.2%
08Suicide3.6%
0.26% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
09Other accidents3.6%
0.26% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
10Other digestive disease3.2%
0.23% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%

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11Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)2.9%
0.21% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
12Mouth, throat & larynx cancer2.6%
0.19% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
13Falls2.3%
0.16% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.94%
14Pneumonia & flu2.1%
0.15% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.7%
15Colorectal cancer2.0%
0.15% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.3%
16Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)2.0%
0.15% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.85%
17Stomach cancer2.0%
0.15% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.0%
18Pancreatic cancer1.9%
0.13% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
19Alcohol use disorder1.8%
0.13% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.55%
20Leukaemia & lymphoma1.6%
0.12% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
21Other cancers1.5%
0.11% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.8%
22Brain cancer1.4%
0.10% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.53%
23Liver cancer1.4%
0.10% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.97%
24Diabetes1.4%
0.10% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
25Road accidents1.2%
0.09% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.33%
26Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)1.2%
0.09% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.32%
27Oesophageal cancer1.2%
0.08% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.79%
28Other causes1.2%
0.08% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
29Homicide1.1%
0.08% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.15%
30Kidney cancer0.78%
0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.0%
31COPD & chronic lung disease0.74%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
32Drowning0.68%
0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.24%
33Other lung disease0.55%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.54%
34Melanoma (skin cancer)0.51%
0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.25%
35Bladder cancer0.45%
0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
36Prostate cancer0.28%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.1%
37Kidney disease0.22%
0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.67%
38Congenital conditions0.17%
0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
39COVID-190.13%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.83%
40Other mental health conditions0.12%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.05%
41Dementia & Alzheimer's0.06%
<0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.97%

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 emotional support line on 116 123 (10:00–24:00) — free and confidential; at other times, call 112 (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 47-year-old man in Estonia, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Estonia (2018, 2019 and 2023), Eurostat. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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What to do about it

Check-ups recommended for a 47-year-old man in Estonia

Blood pressure check
every year from 40 (every 3 years before)
Cholesterol & heart-risk check
from 40 (men) / 50 (women), then as your doctor advises
Blood sugar test (diabetes)
every 3 years from 35

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Bowel cancer in the family — earlier bowel check
often a colonoscopy every 5 years from 40 (or 10 years before your relative's age at diagnosis, if earlier) · ask your doctor
Prostate cancer in the family — PSA test
from 45 (a father or brother diagnosed before 60), if you choose to be tested · ask your doctor

Based on Estonian Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) screening and European guidelines. 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 men aged 45–49 in Estonia?: Heart attack & coronary heart disease: 11% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 47-year-old man in Estonia, followed by liver disease and high blood pressure & other circulatory disease.
What is the chance that a 47-year-old man in Estonia dies in the next year?: 0.46% (1 in 217). Over the next 10 years it is 7.3% (1 in 14).
How long can a 47-year-old man in Estonia expect to live?: On average, to about 76 — around 29 more years, based on Estonia's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 47-year-old man in Estonia?: Blood pressure check; Cholesterol & heart-risk check; Blood sugar test (diabetes). Based on Estonian Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) screening 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 Estonia (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.