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South Dakota Infant Mortality Analysis – 2024 (Provisional Data)
This report analyzes provisional 2024 infant mortality data in South Dakota, comparing it with trends and causes of death from the past decade (2014–2023). The 2024 data highlight a concerning stability in infant mortality rates: the curve has remained unchanged over the past 11 years. Moreover, preventable causes like congenital malformations, unsafe sleep environments, and modifiable risk factors (such as maternal smoking) continue to present opportunities for meaningful intervention.
PRAMS Summary Report, 2018-2022
The 2022 PRAMS survey gave South Dakota women an opportunity to share their experiences as part of an effort to improve the health of mothers, babies, and families in South Dakota. The data presented support the efforts to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health.
Healthy Relationships Cross-Program Evaluation Report, July 2023-June 2024
The following evaluation report is intended to inform SD DOH Healthy Relationships leadership on the activities and outcomes of Healthy Relationships programming for the contract year. The report also includes relevant state and county data to assist the decision-making processes for future Healthy Relationships programming.
PRAMS Data Report Summary, 2021
The 2021 PRAMS survey gave South Dakota women an opportunity to share their experiences as part of an effort to improve the health of mothers, babies, and families in South Dakota. The data presented supports efforts to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health.
Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance Report, 2022
This is the South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH)’s first annual report on childhood blood lead surveillance produced by the SD Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP). The report presents data for children and adults in South Dakota who were tested and reported to SD-DOH during 2022. Trend data for 2016-2021, which coincides with blood lead being reportable to SD-DOH but prior to the CLPPP, was also included.
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.
PRAMS Data Report, 2021
The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a CDC surveillance system that surveys South Dakota mothers about attitudes, behaviors, and circumstances before, during, and after pregnancy. The data covers a variety of topics including prenatal care, infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, and more.
Maternal Mortality 1-Pager, 2023
South Dakota is taking significant steps to address maternal mortality and improve pregnancy outcomes. In 2021, the Department of Health established the Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC), which meets regularly to examine pregnancy-associated and pregnancy-related deaths. Thanks to the MMRC’s insights, our Maternal Child Health team, working closely with Maternal Mortality in South Dakota Map created by the Office of Child and Family Services Community Health Nurses, has implemented several vital interventions. These include increasing post-partum visits for pregnancy care clients and providing depression screenings for pregnant and post-partum individuals.
Pregnancy-Associated and Infant Deaths in South Dakota, 2012-2021
The following report aims to describe the characteristics of mothers who died during pregnancy or up to a year after the pregnancy had ended, and the characteristics of children who passed away before their first birthday, in South Dakota, from 2012 to 2021. We will refer to those cases as pregnancy-associated and as infant deaths. There were 802 infant deaths during those 10 years, and 68 pregnancy-associated deaths.