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Alcohol-Related Deaths & Nonfatal Visits Report, 2024
Alcohol-related deaths have been an increasing concern over the last ten years in South Dakota. Alcohol-related deaths increased by 77% from 173 deaths in 2014 to 306 deaths in 2023, but deaths have decreased by 7% from 2022 to 2023. South Dakota had the fourth highest age-adjusted rate for alcohol-related deaths at 29.7 per 100,000, while the United States rate was 12.1 per 100,000, 2018-2022.
Suicide Surveillance Report, 2024
In 2023, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in South Dakota, the leading cause of death for individuals aged 20-29 years, and the 5th leading cause of death among American Indians. Suicide deaths in South Dakota increased 28% over the last 10 years but decreased 6% from 2022 to 2023.
Violent Death Reporting System Data Report, 2022
The South Dakota Violent Death Reporting System (SD-VDRS) is a CDC-funded anonymous surveillance system that collects information on suicides, homicides, deaths of undetermined intent, unintentional firearm deaths, and legal intervention deaths in the state.
Violent Deaths, 2020-2022
Infographic of violent death statistics in South Dakota in 2020-2022. In 2022, there were 260 violent deaths and 77% of them were suicides. 50% of violent deaths were firearm-related. The largest proportion of violent deaths were among males, individuals aged 20-29 years, and those who were White.
Homicide Deaths, 2020-2022
Infographic of South Dakota homicide deaths in 2020-2022. There were 53 homicide deaths in 2022 and 52% of them were firearm-related. The largest proportion of homicide deaths were among males, individuals aged 30-39 years, and those who were American Indian. 56% of homicide suspects knew their victims.
Suicide Deaths, 2020-2022
Infographic of South Dakota suicide deaths during 2020-2022. South Dakota had 192 suicide deaths in 2022. The largest proportion of suicide deaths were among males, individuals aged 20-29 years, and those who were White. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
South Dakota Healthcare Workforce Trends, 2024
South Dakota healthcare workforce trends and data from the Labor Market Information Center.
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.
Health Behaviors of South Dakotans, 2022
The Health Behaviors of South Dakotans 2022 serves as a way to measure the health risks of South Dakotans. The information used to develop the report came from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The survey consists of questions aimed at tracking and trending the prevalence of health behaviors and conditions over time.
Induced Abortions Report, 2023
There were no abortions performed and reported to the South Dakota Department of Health in 2023, compared to 192 abortions in the previous year.