South Dakota uses a variety of tools to gather key data on tobacco use. The findings help determine priority health issues, identify populations at risk, and track progress for statewide goals.
Evaluation of Tobacco-free Policies in South Dakota Schools
Evaluation of Tobacco-free Policy in South Dakota Post-Secondary Institutions
Tobacco Data & Reports
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2025
South Dakota data from 2025 shows a decline in e-cigarette use among middle school students. However, e-cigarettes remain the most commonly used tobacco product; current tobacco use increased slightly, and disparities remain among American Indian students and students in frontier areas.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2023
National data from 2023 shows a promising downward trend in the use of e-cigarettes overall among youth. However, this data also showed that most of the decline was among high school-age students, with middle school youth showing an increase in use.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2021
The landscape of youth tobacco use has changed in recent years. The use of cigarettes among United States (U.S.) youth has declined. Yet, the use of alternative tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and hookahs, has increased among middle school students.
Tobacco Use, YRBS 2009-2019
South Dakota high school youth tobacco use data from the 2009-2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2019
South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey (SD YTS) results continue to reflect the changing landscape of tobacco use among youth nationwide. Rates of ever use of alternative forms of tobacco and nicotine, such as electronic cigarettes, increased significantly over 2017 rates.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2017
The 2017 South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey (SD YTS) results reflect the changing landscape of tobacco use among youth nationwide. Rates of ever-using cigarettes and cigars among South Dakota (SD) middle school students are trending downward with a significant change in the use of these tobacco products.
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