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Traumatic Brain Injury Report, 2023
From 2013 to 2022, there were 2,212 TBI-related deaths among South Dakota residents. In 2022, there were 262 TBI-related deaths, which was a 51% increase from 174 deaths in 2013, see Figure 1. South Dakota had the 12th highest age-adjusted TBI-related death rate in 2021. The age-adjusted rate for South Dakota in 2021 was 25.9 per 100,000 and the United States rate was 19.5 per 100,000.
Unintentional Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years And Older, 2023
Unintentional falls are one of the leading causes of death for South Dakotans aged 65 years and older. From 2013 to 2022, there were 1,640 unintentional fall-related deaths among South Dakotans aged 65 years and older. The number of fall-related deaths increased 55% from 127 deaths in 2013 to 197 deaths in 2022. In 2021, South Dakota had the third highest age-adjusted rate (140.8 per 100,000) for unintentional fall-related deaths among individuals aged 65 years and older, the national rate was 78.3 per 100,000.
Injuries in South Dakota, 2023
Injury is physical harm or damage to the body that can result in the impairment or destruction of health. Injuries can be the result of intentional or unintentional events such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, firearms, poisoning, drowning, or suffocation. Injuries are a serious public health problem that can have a lifelong impact. Understanding the prevalence of injuries is a key part of protecting South Dakotans from injury so individuals, families, and communities can be safe, healthy, and thriving.
Seat Belt Use, 2020 BRFSS
South Dakota seat belt use data from the 2020 BRFSS report.
Sunblock Use, 2020 BRFSS
South Dakota sunblock use data from the 2020 BRFSS report.
Seat Belt Use, 2018 BRFSS
South Dakota seat belt use data from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Unintentional Falls, 2018 BRFSS
South Dakota unintentional falls data from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Seat Belt Use, 2017 BRFSS
South Dakota seat belt use data from the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).