10 Most Expensive Health Problems

With the healthcare debate heating up on both sides of the aisle, I thought it would be interesting to look at the top 10 health problems, according to cost, that affect the United States. This list is according to Newsmax.com.

  • Heart conditions $76 billion
  • Trauma disorders $72 billion
  • Cancer $70 billion
  • Mental disorders, including depression $56.0 billion
  • Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease $54 billion
  • High blood pressure $42 billion
  • Type 2 diabetes $34 billion
  • Osteoarthritis and other joint diseases $34 billion
  • Back problems $32 billion
  • Normal childbirth $32 billion
  • 2 Responses to “10 Most Expensive Health Problems”

    1.   murad
      February 29th, 2008 | 11:41 am

      Very cool topic , Now i know top ten expensive helth problem :)

    2.   Alex
      March 1st, 2008 | 12:11 am

      Cool, glad I could oblige Murad!


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