The Five Most Costly Children’s Conditions, 2006: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Non-institutionalized Children, Ages 0-17
April 2009 In 2006, treatment for children with mental health disorders cost the United States $8.9 billion. Approximately 4.6 million children received mental health treatment, with an average cost of $1,931 per child. This report also lists the next most expensive conditions, which include the following: Asthma $8 billion to treat 12.9 million children Trauma-related disorders (such as fractures, burns, and sprains) $6.1 billion to treat 6.7 million children Acute bronchitis $3.1 billion to treat 12.8 million children Infectious diseases $2.9 billion to treat 4.5 million children . . .
