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What are men aged 15–19 in Malta most likely to die from?

For a 17-year-old boy in Malta, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, falls and road accidents — together 87% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.02% (1 in 6,146); over 10 years it is 0.23%.

Next 12 months
0.02%
1 in 6,146
Next 10 years
0.23%
1 in 428
Life expectancy
81
about 64 more years on average
The surpriseAt 17, 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. 01Suicide64%
    0.15% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.67%
  2. 02Falls20%
    0.05% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.6%
  3. 03Road accidents2.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.44%
  4. 04Homicide2.4%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.06%
  5. 05Stomach cancer1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
  6. 06Liver cancer1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
  7. 07Pneumonia & flu1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.5%
  8. 08Other lung disease1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.2%
  9. 09Other digestive disease1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  10. 10Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.1%
Show the other 3 causes3.6% together
  1. 11Drowning1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.10%
  2. 12Other accidents1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.44%
  3. 13Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)1.2%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.11%

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 national mental health helpline on 1579 — free and confidential, any time (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 17-year-old boy in Malta, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Malta (2018, 2019 and 2023), Eurostat. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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Questions

What is the most common cause of death for men aged 15–19 in Malta?
Suicide: 64% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 17-year-old boy in Malta, followed by falls and road accidents.
What is the chance that a 17-year-old boy in Malta dies in the next year?
0.02% (1 in 6,146). Over the next 10 years it is 0.23% (1 in 428).
How long can a 17-year-old boy in Malta expect to live?
On average, to about 81 — around 64 more years, based on Malta's current death rates.
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 Malta (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.