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Unintentional Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older, 2024
Unintentional falls are among the top 10 leading causes of death for South Dakotans aged 65 years and older. From 2014 to 2023, there were 1,678 unintentional fall-related deaths among South Dakotans aged 65 years and older. The number of fall-related deaths increased by 11%, from 149 deaths in 2014 to 165 deaths in 2023. In 2022, South Dakota had the sixth-highest age-adjusted rate (130.6 per 100,000) for unintentional fall-related deaths among individuals aged 65 years and older. The national rate was 77.5 per 100,000.
Traumatic Brain Injury Report, 2024
From 2014 to 2023, there were 2,279 TBI-related deaths among South Dakota residents. In 2023, there were 241 TBI-related deaths, which was a 32% increase from 182 deaths in 2014, see Figure 1. South Dakota had the 9th highest age-adjusted TBI-related death rate in 2022. The age-adjusted rate for South Dakota in 2022 was 26.4 per 100,000, and the United States rate was 19.2 per 100,000.
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.