Report details wide disparity between Native American and white health in SD

Report details wide disparity between Native American and white health in SD

PIERRE — The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation, according to a new report from

South Dakota ranks poorly in US for Native American health

The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation, according to a new report from a foundation that advocates for equitable healthcare. Native Americans in South Dakota die prematurely from avoidable causes at a rate of 1,089 deaths per 100,000 people, which is the highest rate of any racial or ethnic group in the nation, according to the 2026 State Health Dispar…