SUDORS is a surveillance system that collects comprehensive data on unintentional and undetermined intent drug overdose deaths that occur in a state. The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) received funding from CDC in 2019 to implement SUDORS. Data collection started in July 2019. The DOH continues to work with coroners across the state to collect data and reduce the number of overdose deaths in South Dakota.
Unintentional Drug Overdose Reports
State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Report, 2024
From 2020 to 2024, there were 357 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths in South Dakota. There were 73 deaths in 2024, which was a 12% increase from 65 deaths in 2023.
SUDORS Infographic, 2024
From 2020 to 2024, there were 357 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths in South Dakota. Sixty-two percent of deaths had at least one potential opportunity for intervention, including the presence of a bystander at the time of the overdose. The largest proportion of overdose deaths occurred among males, individuals aged 25 to 44 years, and those who were White. Overdose deaths frequently involved multiple substances, with at least one stimulant involved in 52% of deaths and at least one opioid involved in 46% of deaths. Methamphetamine and fentanyl were the most commonly identified substances contributing to overdose deaths during this period.
State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Report, 2023
SUDORS is a surveillance system developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect comprehensive data on unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. SUDORS aims to enhance state surveillance of drug overdoses to inform the development of prevention efforts across the state to reduce overdose deaths. This information comes from death certificates, coroner reports, and toxicology reports. The information collected is then de-identified and entered into the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).
SUDORS Infographic, 2023
In 2023 there were 65 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. A potential bystander was present in 44% of deaths, indicating there may have been an opportunity to provide life-saving actions at the time of the overdose. The largest proportion of overdose deaths were among males, individuals aged 35-44 years, and those who were White. 47% of deaths involved at least one opioid and 51% of deaths involved at least one stimulant. 46% of deaths were attributed to methamphetamine and 35% were attributed to fentanyl.
State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Report, 2022
SUDORS is a surveillance system developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect comprehensive data on unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. SUDORS aims to enhance state surveillance of drug overdoses to inform the development of prevention efforts across the state with the goal of reducing overdose deaths. This information comes from death certificates, coroner reports, and toxicology reports. The information collected is then de-identified and entered into the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).
SUDORS Infographic, 2022
In 2022 there were 74 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. A potential bystander was present in 41% of deaths, indicating there may have been an opportunity to provide life-saving actions at the time of the overdose. The largest proportion of overdose deaths were among males, individuals aged 35-44 years, and those who were White. 47% of deaths involved at least one opioid and 54% of deaths involved at least one stimulant. 49% of deaths were attributed to methamphetamine and 33% were attributed to fentanyl. 43% of deaths involved a stimulant and no opioids.
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