About the Suburban Cook County Health Survey

What is the Suburban Cook County Health Survey?

Image of the paper survey.

The Suburban Cook County Health Survey gathers information about the health of suburban Cook County communities. The survey is conducted annually by Cook County Department of Public Health.

The survey, available in both Spanish and English, takes about 25 minutes to complete and includes questions about:

• Chronic health conditions
• Neighborhood conditions
• Food security
• Substance abuse
• Other health-related topics that affect community well-being

Why is this survey important?

This survey helps CCDPH learn about the current health needs and challenges facing suburban Cook County residents. The information collected is used to develop public health programs and policies that:

• Improve health
• Address community needs
• Reduce health disparities

Your responses help guide decisions that impact local communities.

Are survey responses confidential?

Survey responses are confidential and not personally identifiable. Data are combined and reported only in aggregate to highlight community-level trends. Individual responses are never shared or sold and are used solely to inform public health planning and programs.

Who can participate?

Only individuals who receive an invitation in the mail can take the survey. To participate, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be the adult in the household with the most recent birthday

For more information:

Call us toll-free at 1-800-844-4587 or email [email protected] .