In comparison, for a woman of the same age the odds of dying are 1 in 711.
For a 39-year-old man, the odds of dying are 1 in 416, a figure that becomes more intriguing when contrasted with the odds for a woman of the same age, which stand at 1 in 711. This significant difference underscores the variance in risk factors between genders.
At age 39, the likelihood of dying from various causes varies. Suicide emerges as the most prominent risk, with odds at 1 in 3,932. The risk from Coronavirus follows, calculated at 1 in 5,369, and assault by firearm is also a notable risk at 1 in 12,371.
Other causes such as AIDS and stroke show significant odds too, at 1 in 12,833 and 1 in 19,235, respectively. Risks from traffic-related accidents, like motorcycle rider accidents and car crashes, show odds of 1 in 27,348 and 1 in 28,905.
When it comes to less common causes, the odds illustrate the rarity of certain events. For instance, the chances of dying from a lightning strike are 1 in 1,843,218, and the likelihood of death due to an earthquake is 1 in 1,791,601.
This comparison with other ages and sexes is pivotal. It highlights that risks evolve and change as one ages. For example, the risk of heart attack, relatively low at 1 in 1,632,476 for a 39-year-old man, increases substantially as men grow older.
The comparison also sheds light on the higher risks that men face in certain categories compared to women of the same age, indicating different health and safety priorities across genders.
These odds offer more than just numbers; they provide insights into the specific health and safety risks prevalent at this age and gender. Understanding these risks can guide individuals in making informed decisions about their health and lifestyle.
While each statistic tells its own story, collectively, they paint a comprehensive picture of the unique risks faced by 39-year-old men, serving as a reminder of the varied factors that influence our health and longevity.
Cause | Odds |
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Suicide | 1 in 3,932 |
Coronavirus | 1 in 5,369 |
Assault by firearm | 1 in 12,371 |
AIDS | 1 in 12,833 |
Stroke | 1 in 19,235 |
Motorcycle rider accident | 1 in 27,348 |
Car crash | 1 in 28,905 |
Pneumonia | 1 in 45,691 |
Sepsis | 1 in 47,478 |
Alcohol | 1 in 64,662 |
Exposure to smoke, fire and flames | 1 in 124,964 |
Asthma | 1 in 136,531 |
Bicycle rider accident | 1 in 199,773 |
Flu | 1 in 244,873 |
Plane crash | 1 in 287,445 |
Drowning | 1 in 383,084 |
Fall from stairs and steps | 1 in 493,093 |
Emphysema | 1 in 733,105 |
Legal execution | 1 in 1,367,559 |
Contact with hornets, wasps and bees | 1 in 1,570,519 |
Heart attack | 1 in 1,632,476 |
Earthquake | 1 in 1,791,601 |
Lightning | 1 in 1,843,218 |
Bitten or struck by a dog | 1 in 2,029,695 |
Fall from bed, chair or other furniture | 1 in 2,041,762 |
Accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed | 1 in 2,074,254 |
Flood | 1 in 2,104,033 |
Syphilis | 1 in 2,124,760 |
Contact with hot tap-water | 1 in 2,132,405 |
Malaria | 1 in 2,243,659 |
Look at another combination of age and sex and the odds of dying