19 costliest diseases in the US

Some of the most common diseases in the United States cause untold suffering, as well as tens of billions — or even hundreds of billions — of dollars in direct and indirect health care expenses. Many of the costliest diseases are connected, and the onset of one ailment often makes another more likely to emerge, increasing both the human and financial toll. Read on to learn about the top 19 costliest diseases.

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