The most expensive conditions in terms of direct health care costs are diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and osteoarthritis. The most common chronic health conditions in the U.S. are hypertension (high blood pressure), dyslipidemia, and osteoarthritis. Obesity is by far the greatest risk factor contributing to the burden of chronic diseases in the U.S. [1]

1. https://milkeninstitute.org/reports/costs-chronic-disease-us....