The most expensive American diseases with their annual costs (From Forbes.com)

1. Heart Conditions - $68 billion        
        Most common - Heart Attack

2. Trauma - $56 billion        
        Most common - Broken Bones

3. Cancer - $48 billion        
        Most common - Breast Cancer

4. Mental Illness - $48 billion        
        Most common - Alzheimers & Dementia

5. Respiratory Ailments - $45 billion
        Most common - COPD        

6. Hypertension - $32.5 billion

7. Joint Disorders - $32 billion
        Most common - Arthritis

8. Diabetes - $28 billion

9. Back problems - $23 billion

The article can also be found on MSNBC news.

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