It is well known that Americans have the most expensive health care spending in the world as reported earlier. However, as to what diseases Americans spend the most money on is not very clear. A recent study announces that the top three diseases that drain the pocket are diabetes, heart conditions, and back pain.

Key Takeaways:

• A recent study announces that the top three diseases that drain the pocket are diabetes, heart conditions, and back pain.
• The study also highlighted the age groups affected by the top 3 most expensive diseases. Mostly people who are 65 and above suffer both diabetes and heart diseases.
• The top 3 most expensive diseases are serious health issues, but they are also easily preventable with proper education.

“The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation studied public health services and personal spending as they attempt to distinguish between the two with regards to medical spending on over 155 diseases.”

http://www.itechpost.com/articles/69700/20161229/health-care-spending-mostly-goes-to-diabetes-heart-disease-and-back-pain.htm