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January 31, 2022 - 3:53pm | By Ty Schonert
(Pierre, South Dakota) -- The latest mortality reports in South Dakota show that COVID-19 is the third leading cause of death in the state.
The mortality report cites cancer and heart disease as the two highest causes of death, with COVID-19 behind them according to data compiled from January through November of 2021. Just under 8,263 people died from any cause in South Dakota during 2021. You can find the five-page mortality report by clicking here.
Causes of Death: 2021
- Cancer: 1,579
- Heart Disease: 1,536
- COVID-19: 630
- Unintentional Injuries: 532
- Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease: 414
- Alzheimer's Disease: 364
- Cause not determined: 63
- All other causes: 3,145