Indiana — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Indiana (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
47,887
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Indiana
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 14,445 | N/A | 183.2 |
| 2 | Cancer | 13,462 | N/A | 170.0 |
| 3 | CLRD | 4,375 | N/A | 55.2 |
| 4 | Unintentional injuries | 3,978 | N/A | 58.7 |
| 5 | Stroke | 3,150 | N/A | 40.2 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 2,771 | N/A | 35.3 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 2,096 | N/A | 26.6 |
| 8 | Kidney disease | 1,440 | N/A | 18.5 |
| 9 | Suicide | 1,092 | N/A | 16.3 |
| 10 | Influenza and pneumonia | 1,078 | N/A | 13.8 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.