Ohio — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Ohio (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
91,436
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Ohio
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 28,008 | N/A | 186.2 |
| 2 | Cancer | 25,643 | N/A | 171.2 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 8,971 | N/A | 75.1 |
| 4 | CLRD | 7,312 | N/A | 48.5 |
| 5 | Stroke | 6,425 | N/A | 42.8 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 5,117 | N/A | 33.6 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 3,740 | N/A | 25.2 |
| 8 | Influenza and pneumonia | 2,243 | N/A | 14.9 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 2,237 | N/A | 15.0 |
| 10 | Suicide | 1,740 | N/A | 14.8 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.