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Tuberculosis Control Program Annual Report, 2024
During the last ten years, South Dakota averaged 14 cases of tuberculosis (TB) per year. During 2024, there were 12 cases of TB reported to the South Dakota Department of Health.
Firearm Injuries in South Dakota
Over 48,000 people died from firearm injuries in the United States in 2022, which is an average of 132 people dying from firearms every day. Firearm-related deaths and injuries are a public health concern that has substantial impacts on victims, families, and communities. This report examines firearm-related deaths and nonfatal injuries in the United States and in South Dakota.
Causes of Death, 2014-2023
This report lists selected causes of death for South Dakota residents from 2014 to 2023 by year of death and excludes infant deaths.
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2024
HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infection surveillance data are summarized in this four-page report that also includes a "Technical Notes" section at the end.
Sexual Violence Data Brief, 2022
South Dakota’s rape rate remains higher than the national average, with Native American populations disproportionately affected and nearly half of all victims under the age of 20.
South Dakota American Indian Mortality Data, 2007-2023
10 leading causes of death by year and age group
South Dakota Mortality Data, 2007-2023
10 leading causes of death by year and age group
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.
State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Report, 2023
SUDORS is a surveillance system developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect comprehensive data on unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. SUDORS aims to enhance state surveillance of drug overdoses to inform the development of prevention efforts across the state to reduce overdose deaths. This information comes from death certificates, coroner reports, and toxicology reports. The information collected is then de-identified and entered into the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). South Dakota received funding in 2019 to start collecting SUDORS data, with 2020 being the first full year of SUDORS data collected.
SUDORS Infographic, 2023
In 2023 there were 65 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. A potential bystander was present in 44% 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 51% of deaths involved at least one stimulant. 46% of deaths were attributed to methamphetamine and 35% were attributed to fentanyl.