South Dakota

Highlights

• In the past year, preterm birth increased 9% from 8.5% to 9.3% of live births before 37 weeks gestation
• In the past year, the percentage of infants exclusively breastfed for six months increased 26% from 25.6% to 32.2%
• In the past year, HPV immunization among males ages 13-17 increased 34% from 30.5% to 40.9%
• In the past three years, meningococcal immunization among children ages 13-17 increased 31% from 57.0% to 74.5%
• In the past three years, excessive drinking among women ages 18-44 increased 6% from 19.7% to 20.8%
• In the past three years, smoking among women ages 18-44 decreased 24% from 24.7% to 18.7%