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State of South Dakota's Child: 2025
Ann L Wilson1,2, Tyler A Hemmingson3, Brad Randall4
1Center for Disabilities, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.
Summary
South Dakota
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Demographics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- South Dakota experienced a rise in births in 2024, with a diverse racial/ethnic composition.
- The state recorded the nation's highest birth and fertility rates in 2023.
- Recent trends show increasing birth contributions from non-White/American Indian populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze infant mortality trends in South Dakota.
- To investigate racial/ethnic disparities in birth rates and infant mortality.
- To examine the impact of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) on overall mortality.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 2024 birth data and demographic information.
- Comparison of South Dakota's 2023 birth and fertility rates with national data.
- Examination of 5-year (2020-2024) infant mortality data, stratified by race/ethnicity.
- Assessment of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates and associated risk factors.
Main Results:
- The state's infant mortality rate (IMR) increased in 2024, with neonatal and post-neonatal increases noted in the White/Hispanic population.
- While White individuals constitute 71% of births, they account for 51% of infant deaths; American Indians (13% of births) account for 30% of infant deaths.
- Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) accounts for 23% of infant deaths, with a statistically significant higher rate than the national average and increasing potentially preventable risks.
- The 2020-2024 overall IMR (7.03) and post-neonatal mortality rate (2.03) in South Dakota were significantly higher than national 2023 rates.
Conclusions:
- South Dakota faces significant challenges with increasing infant mortality, particularly among White/Hispanic and American Indian populations.
- Disparities in infant mortality persist, with disproportionately high contributions from minority groups.
- The elevated and non-decreasing rate of SUID, along with associated preventable risks, requires urgent public health intervention.
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