Explore the 10 leading causes of death among American Indians in South Dakota. Discover trends, age-specific patterns, and valuable insights.
South Dakota American Indian Mortality Data, 2008-2024
This report examines the 10 leading causes of death among American Indians in South Dakota from 2008 to 2024. It analyzes data derived from death certificates submitted by local physicians and coroners. The report highlights the most prevalent causes of death, including cancer, heart disease, chronic liver disease, and diabetes, over the 17-year period. Additionally, it explores age-specific mortality patterns, revealing the leading causes of death in different age groups, such as motor vehicle accidents and suicide among children and young adults, chronic liver disease in the 30-59 age group, and the impact of COVID-19 on the 60-69 age group. The report also identifies heart disease as the primary cause of death in individuals aged 90 and above.
South Dakota American Indian Mortality Data, 2007-2023
This report examines the 10 leading causes of death among American Indians in South Dakota from 2007 to 2023. It analyzes data derived from death certificates submitted by local physicians and coroners. The report highlights the most prevalent causes of death, including cancer, heart disease, chronic liver disease, and diabetes, over the 17-year period. Additionally, it explores age-specific mortality patterns, revealing the leading causes of death in different age groups, such as motor vehicle accidents and suicide among children and young adults, chronic liver disease in the 30-59 age group, and the impact of COVID-19 on the 60-69 age group. The report also identifies heart disease as the primary cause of death in individuals aged 90 and above.