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Tuberculosis Control Program Annual Report, 2023
During the last ten years, South Dakota averaged 13 cases of tuberculosis (TB) per year. During 2023, there were 14 cases of TB reported to the South Dakota Department of Health.
Homicide Deaths, 2020-2021
Infographic of South Dakota homicide deaths in 2020-2021. There were 43 homicide deaths in 2021 and 52% of them were firearm-related. The largest proportion of homicide deaths were among males, individuals aged 30-39 years, and those who were American Indian. 61% of homicide suspects knew their victims.
Suicide Deaths, 2020-2021
Infographic of South Dakota suicide deaths during 2020-2021. South Dakota had 207 suicide deaths in 2021. The largest proportion of suicide deaths were among males, individuals aged 20-29 years, and those who were White. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Violent Deaths, 2020-2021
Infographic of violent death statistics in South Dakota in 2020-2021. In 2021, there were 257 violent deaths and 78% of them were suicides. 49% of violent deaths were firearm-related. The largest proportion of violent deaths were among males, individuals aged 20-29 years, and those who were White.
Violent Death Reporting System Data Report, 2021
The South Dakota Violent Death Reporting System (SD-VDRS) is a CDC-funded anonymous surveillance system that collects information on suicides, homicides, deaths of undetermined intent, unintentional firearm deaths, and legal intervention deaths in the state.
American Indian Health Data Book
The American Indian Health Data Book contains data on selected health concerns in South Dakota, such as social vulnerability, early syphilis, congenital syphilis, cervical cancer, lung cancer, smoking, infant mortality, pregnancy-associated deaths, suicide, alcohol-related deaths, overdose deaths, and age of death.
South Dakota Mortality Report, 2023-2024 (Provisional)
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.
Causes of Death, 2013-2022
This report lists selected causes of death for South Dakota residents from 2013 to 2022 by year of death and excludes infant deaths.
Infant Mortality 1-Pager, 2018-2022
From 2018-2022, there were 389 infant deaths in SD. The overall infant mortality rate increased from 6.3 in 2021 to 7.8 in 2022. This is the highest rate for SD since 2017 which was also 7.8.
School Height & Weight Report, 2022-2023
The Department of Health (DOH) completed its twenty-fifth year of collecting data on the height and weight of students in South Dakota schools. This report summarizes obesity data collected on 20.3 percent (32,984 students) of the state’s students from 100 schools during the 2022-2023 school year.