Five conditions comprise half of healthcare costs, according to a Health Action Council and UnitedHealthcare study released in March.
Those conditions are:
1. Cancer: 15 percent
2. Musculoskeletal conditions: 13 percent
3. Cardiovascular conditions: 9 percent
4. Gastrointestinal conditions: 7 percent
5. Neurological conditions: 6 percent
Read the full study here.