State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System: Data Reports
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 The State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) is a surveillance system that provides comprehensive data on unintentional and undetermined intent drug overdose deaths that occur in the state. Information is collected from death certificates, coroner reports, and toxicology reports. South Dakota currently has two full years of SUDORS data available.
There were 63 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths in 2020 and 82 deaths in 2021. Opioids and stimulants accounted for the largest proportion of overdose deaths in South Dakota. Overall, the largest proportion of overdose deaths was among males, individuals aged 35-44 years, and those who were White. And of the deaths with a coroner report available, 56% had at least one opportunity for intervention identified.
To view the full report and infographics, click the links below:
https://doh.sd.gov/documents/statistics/2021_SUDORS_DataReport.pdf
https://doh.sd.gov/documents/statistics/2021_SUDORS_Infographic.pdf
https://doh.sd.gov/documents/statistics/2020_SUDORS_Infographic.pdf
Visit avoidopioidsd.com for more data and resources.
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The 2022-2027 Diabetes State Plan
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 With the vision of South Dakotans living free from the burden of diabetes, the South Dakota State Strategic Plan 2022-2027 is a collaboration of state and local partners working on diabetes prevention and management strategies across the state to prevent diabetes and improve the quality of life for all South Dakotans affected by diabetes. The involvement of a broad range of partner organizations helped to ensure that the plan reflects a shared purpose and will be a useful and relevant tool for all audiences in South Dakota dedicated to diabetes prevention and management. This five-year strategic plan will act as a ‘blueprint’ – providing direction, focus, and accountability over the next five years.
To learn more about statewide diabetes efforts, please view the 2022-2027 South Dakota Diabetes State Plan and One-pager.
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Rabies Surveillance, South Dakota, 2020−2021
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Rabies is a serious public health and veterinary health concern in South Dakota, with cases in animals reported every year. The rabies report highlights the data from 2020 and 2021 when 10 and 15 animals, respectively, tested positive for rabies throughout the state. Information is available by tests performed, animal, and county.
View the full report.
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2021 Youth Tobacco Survey
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South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey Report (SD YTS) findings summarize current tobacco use patterns among all 6th-8th grade public, nonpublic, and tribal school students in South Dakota. The report also provides prevention strategies and recommendations for promoting cessation among South Dakota youth.
The 2021 Youth Tobacco Survey report has been posted to the DOH website. Key highlights include;
- The percentage of middle school students that ever used e-cigarettes/vapes is 11.6% in 2021, which is a decrease from 16% in 2019.
- The percentage of middle school students that currently use e-cigarettes/vapes is 4% in 2021, which is a decrease from 6.7% in 2019.
- A continued downward trend in cigarette use among middle school students was observed. Ever use of cigarettes declined to 6.5% – the lowest rate in the past ten years.
- The percentage of middle school students that ever smoked a cigarette is 6.5%% in 2021, which is a decrease from 11.3% in 2019.
- The percentage of middle school students that currently smoke cigarettes is 1.2% in 2021, which is a decrease from 3.5% in 2019.
- The percentage of middle school students that ever used smokeless tobacco is 3.5% in 2021, which is a decrease from 5.5% in 2019.
View the full report.
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