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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.

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.

Alcohol-Related Deaths & Hospitalizations South Dakota, 2023

In South Dakota, the number of alcohol-related deaths has been increasing in the last ten years. Alcohol-related deaths increased by 120%, from 150 deaths in 2013 to 330 deaths in 2022 (Figure 1). South Dakota had the fifth highest crude rate for alcohol-related deaths at 19.4 per 100,000, while the United States rate was 10.6 per 100,000, 2011-2020

Alcohol Use, 2021 BRFSS

South Dakota alcohol use data from the 2021 BRFSS report.

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.

Alcohol Use, 2020 BRFSS

South Dakota alcohol use data from the 2020 BRFSS report.

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.

Alcohol & Drug Use, YRBS 2009-2019

South Dakota high school youth alcohol and drug use data from the 2009-2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

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