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Unintentional Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older, 2026
Unintentional falls are a major public health concern and are among the top 10 leading causes of death for South Dakotans aged 65 years and older (2025). From 2016 to 2025, there were 1,720 unintentional fall-related deaths in this age group across the state. The number of fall-related deaths decreased by 7%, from 180 deaths in 2024 to 168 deaths in 2025. In 2024, South Dakota had the 10th highest age-adjusted rate in the nation for unintentional fall-related deaths among individuals aged 65 years and older, at 118.3 per 100,000 — well above the national rate of 78.7 per 100,000.
Alcohol-Related Deaths & Hospitalizations in South Dakota, 2026
Excessive alcohol use is one of the leading preventable causes of death in the United States. Around 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. Alcohol-related deaths have been an increasing concern over the last ten years in South Dakota. South Dakota had the second-highest age-adjusted rate for alcohol-related deaths at 34.1 per 100,000, while the United States rate was 13.0 per 100,000 (2020-2024).
Traumatic Brain Injury Report, 2026
From 2016 to 2025, there were 2,412 TBI-related deaths among South Dakota residents. In 2025 alone, there were 262 TBI-related deaths, which was a 2% decrease from 267 deaths in 2024.
Traumatic Brain Injury Report, 2025
From 2015 to 2024, there were 2,364 TBI-related deaths among South Dakota residents. In 2024, there were 267 TBI-related deaths, which was an 11% increase from 241 deaths in 2023.
Alcohol-Related Deaths & Hospitalizations in South Dakota, 2025
Alcohol-related deaths continue to be a public health concern in South Dakota. South Dakota saw a decrease in alcohol-related deaths in 2022 and 2023, but deaths have increased by 19% from 306 deaths in 2023 to 365 deaths in 2024. South Dakota had the third-highest age-adjusted rate for alcohol-related deaths at 31.4 per 100,000. The United States rate was 12.7 per 100,000, 2019-2023.
Unintentional Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years & Older, 2025
Unintentional falls are among the top 10 leading causes of death for South Dakotans aged 65 years and older (2024). From 2015 to 2024, there were 1,709 unintentional fall-related deaths among South Dakotans aged 65 years and older. The number of fall-related deaths increased by 9%, from 165 deaths in 2023 to 180 deaths in 2024 (Figure 1). In 2023, South Dakota had the 13th highest age-adjusted rate (110.2 per 100,000) for unintentional fall-related deaths among individuals aged 65 years and older. The national rate was 78.8 per 100,000.
Firearm Injuries in SD Data Summary
Firearm injuries are a serious public health problem that impacts the health and safety of Americans, including South Dakotans. Understanding firearm injuries is an important step in keeping individuals, families, and communities safe from firearm injuries and their consequences.
Firearm Injuries in South Dakota, 2025
Over 48,000 people died from firearm injuries in the United States in 2022, which is an average of 132 people dying from firearms every day. Firearm-related deaths and injuries are a public health concern that has substantial impacts on victims, families, and communities. This report examines firearm-related deaths and nonfatal injuries in the United States and in South Dakota.
Injuries in South Dakota Report, 2024
Injury is physical harm or damage to the body that can result in the impairment or destruction of health. Injuries can be the result of intentional or unintentional events such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, firearms, poisoning, drowning, or suffocation. Injuries are a serious public health problem that can have a lifelong impact. Understanding the prevalence of injuries is a key part of protecting South Dakotans from injury so individuals, families, and communities can be safe, healthy, and thriving.
Unintentional Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older, 2024
Unintentional falls are among the top 10 leading causes of death for South Dakotans aged 65 years and older. From 2014 to 2023, there were 1,678 unintentional fall-related deaths among South Dakotans aged 65 years and older. The number of fall-related deaths increased by 11%, from 149 deaths in 2014 to 165 deaths in 2023. In 2022, South Dakota had the sixth-highest age-adjusted rate (130.6 per 100,000) for unintentional fall-related deaths among individuals aged 65 years and older. The national rate was 77.5 per 100,000.