Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Introduction
Communicable disease case counts are shown below for vaccine preventable diseases, selected communicable diseases, and sexually transmitted infections in suburban Cook County. Case counts are provided quarterly for the current year only.
Additional communicable disease surveillance data can be viewed in our surveillance web application located here , or in our health equity application located here .
Data Exclusions and Definitions
- Excludes Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie and Stickney Township. For tuberculosis, excludes Chicago only.
- * Provisional cases through the fourth quarter of 2023
- † Includes type B
- ¶ Reportable only in those under 5 years of age
- § Primary and secondary syphilis
- ** Due to reporting lags, data are not available
Updated January 5, 2024, 2:43 PM
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
The issues highlighted in the article are directly connected to SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
- Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases.
- Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
The article discusses communicable disease case counts, including vaccine preventable diseases and sexually transmitted infections. These diseases are directly related to the targets under SDG 3.3.
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SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The article mentions additional communicable disease surveillance data that can be viewed in their health equity application. This indicates a focus on reducing inequalities in access to healthcare and addressing health disparities.
- Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
- Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.
The efforts to provide health equity and address disparities align with the targets under SDG 10.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases. | Communicable disease case counts for vaccine preventable diseases, selected communicable diseases, and sexually transmitted infections. |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. | Not mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. | Health equity application for additional communicable disease surveillance data. |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard. | Not mentioned in the article. |
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Source: cookcountypublichealth.org
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