AHRQ Stats - The Five Most Costly Children’s Conditions

In 2011, the top five conditions in terms of total health care expenditures on children were mental disorders, asthma (including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), trauma-related disorders, acute bronchitis and upper respiratory infections, and otitis media. The highest expenditure total was for care and treatment of mental disorders in children.

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