South Dakota — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in South Dakota (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
6,071
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Cancer
Causes of Death in South Dakota
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cancer | 1,715 | N/A | 156.9 |
| 2 | Heart disease | 1,710 | N/A | 150.1 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 537 | N/A | 56.1 |
| 4 | CLRD | 505 | N/A | 45.3 |
| 5 | Alzheimer's disease | 444 | N/A | 36.9 |
| 6 | Stroke | 414 | N/A | 36.7 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 263 | N/A | 24.9 |
| 8 | Influenza and pneumonia | 217 | N/A | 19.0 |
| 9 | Suicide | 191 | N/A | 22.5 |
| 10 | Kidney disease | 75 | N/A | 6.8 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.