2023 Indiana infant mortality rate decreases to 6.5 per 1,000 live births, primarily due to perinatal risks and mother's health conditions.

Indiana's Department of Health reports a 2022 infant mortality rate (IMR) of 7.2 per 1,000 live births, mirroring the national trend. The preliminary 2023 data shows a slight decrease to 6.5 deaths per 1,000 live births. Perinatal risks and mother's health-related conditions contributed most to infant mortality in 2022, with other factors including lack of early prenatal care, stress, obesity, and smoking.