For a 45-year-old man, the odds of dying are calculated at 1 in 263, which presents a significant contrast when compared to a woman of the same age, whose odds are 1 in 426. This difference is a stark reminder of the varying mortality risks between genders.

Causes of Death at 45

At this age, the range of risks a man faces is broad. Suicide ranks as a prominent risk with odds of 1 in 3,531, underscoring mental health as a critical issue. Following this, stroke and AIDS present significant risks, with odds of 1 in 9,724 and 1 in 9,928 respectively.

Other notable risks include assault by firearm (1 in 17,764), motorcycle rider accidents (1 in 25,183), and car crashes (1 in 30,186). While less common, these causes remain important considerations for men in their mid-forties.

As we look at rarer causes, risks such as exposure to smoke, fire, and flames (1 in 96,696), and asthma (1 in 113,670) appear. More extreme events like plane crashes (1 in 253,391) or lightning strikes (1 in 1,645,797) have much lower probabilities.