Unintentional Falls Data

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.

Unintentional Falls Among Older Adults Report, 2024

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