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Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2015
Rates of cigarette and smokeless tobacco use among South Dakota middle school students are trending downward, although not a statistically significant change since 2013. The use of cigars had an upward trend in 2015. Rates of use of alternative forms of tobacco and nicotine, especially electronic cigarettes, increased over 2013.
Tuberculosis Control Program Annual Report, 2015
During the last ten years, South Dakota averaged 14 cases of tuberculosis (TB) per year. In 2015, there were 17 cases of TB reported to the South Dakota Department of Health.
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2016
HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infection surveillance data are summarized in this four-page report.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2013
The 2013 Youth Tobacco Survey presents some encouraging findings. Rates of cigarette use among middle school students continue to decline.
School Vaccination Report, 2014-2015
For the 2013-2014 school year South Dakota’s overall kindergarten coverage rate for the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine was 96.6% (see graphic), DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) coverage rate was 96.7%, and varicella (chicken pox) coverage was at 95.3%, all South Dakota coverage rates were above the national median and better than the 95% goal.
Tuberculosis Control Program Annual Report, 2014
During the last ten years, South Dakota averaged 14 cases of tuberculosis (TB) per year. During 2014, there were 8 cases of TB reported to the South Dakota Department of Health, which is the second consecutive year that the lowest number of cases was reported in the State.
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2015
HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infection surveillance data are summarized in this four-page report.
YRBS Summary Report, 2005-2013
The YRBS Survey monitors six priority health risk behaviors including behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence, sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection, alcohol and other drug use, tobacco use, unhealthy dietary behaviors, and inadequate physical activity.