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April 2009
 The Five Most Costly Children's Conditions, 2006: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Non-institutionalized Children, Ages 0-17
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:
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Asthma $8 billion to treat 12.9 million children
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Trauma-related disorders (such as fractures, burns, and sprains) $6.1 billion to treat 6.7 million children
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Acute bronchitis $3.1 billion to treat 12.8 million children
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Infectious diseases $2.9 billion to treat 4.5 million children
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