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.
SUDORS Informational One-Pager
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Unintentional Drug Overdose Reports
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.
State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Report, 2021
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. States funded for SUDORS collect information on unintentional and undetermined intent drug overdose deaths. This information comes from death certificates, coroner reports, and toxicology reports. The information collected is then entered into the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). Data used in this report are provisional as of December 2021 and are subject to change as information is added or clarified.
SUDORS Infographic, 2021
In 2021 there were 82 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. A potential bystander was present in 40% of deaths, indicating there may have been an opportunity to provide life-saving actions at the time of the overdose. 43% of deaths involved at least one opioid and 61% of deaths involved at least one stimulant. The largest proportion of deaths involved methamphetamine. 49% of deaths involved a stimulant and no opioids.
State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS), 2020
SUDORS is a surveillance system that provides comprehensive data on unintentional and undetermined intent drug overdose deaths that occur in a state. Information is collected from death certificates, coroner reports, and toxicology reports.
SUDORS Infographic, 2020
In 2020 there were 63 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. A potential bystander was present in 37% of deaths, indicating there may have been an opportunity to provide life-saving actions at the time of the overdose. 56% of deaths involved at least one opioid and 48% of deaths involved at least one stimulant. The largest proportion of deaths involved methamphetamine. 44% of deaths involved an opioid and no stimulants.
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