The odds of dying for a 46-year-old man stand at 1 in 242, revealing a significant difference when compared to a woman of the same age, whose odds are 1 in 394. This discrepancy highlights gender-specific variations in mortality risk.

Key Causes of Death

At age 46, men face various health risks. Suicide emerges as a major concern with odds of 1 in 3,537, underscoring the importance of mental health. Additionally, stroke (1 in 8,751) and AIDS (1 in 9,815) present notable risks.

Other significant causes include assault by firearm with a likelihood of 1 in 19,058, sepsis (1 in 22,989), and pneumonia (1 in 24,505). Road-related risks also remain high, with motorcycle rider accidents at 1 in 25,239 and car crashes at 1 in 30,764.

Looking at less common causes, exposure to smoke, fire, and flames (1 in 89,845), asthma (1 in 127,822), and bicycle rider accidents (1 in 131,649) present lower but still significant risks.