Sure, life is full of risks, particularly when it comes to our health. And, it really doesn’t matter how old you are – health risks threaten every person on earth. But, how much do health problems actually cost? GradGuard has a great chart that explains how much common medical situations for young adults will actually cost:
| Medical Treatment | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| A common cold, office visit | You feel rotten, go to the doctor and are told to go home, get plenty of rest and drink fluids. | $80 |
| Sore throat, office visit | Your throat hurts, you go to the doctor. Price includes visit with physician and Strep test. Test was negative. | $109 |
| Diabetes check-up | You have been diabetic for six years and your diabetes treatment has been going well. This is your annual trip to the clinic to see the doctor for a diabetes checkup, including cholesterol and blood sugars (HbA1c) checks. | $535 |
| Diagnosis and treatment of Gonorrhea | The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases is a public health concern. This price includes an office visit, test and treatment of Gonorrhea with an antibiotic injection or oral antibiotic. | $215 |
| Allergy shots | You have been diagnosed with allergies and go to the clinic each week for a shot. The visit does not include seeing a doctor. | $64 |
| Skin cancer diagnosis | A black, purple odd shaped mark on your arm requires a consultation with a specialist, biopsy and removal of skin lesion. | $1,533 |
| Broken ankle | You broke your ankle playing soccer. Includes trip to the ER, X-ray of ankle and applying short leg cast. | $1,386 |
| Broken arm | Your fell off your bike while riding to class. Price includes ER visit, X-ray, simple cast. | $1,386 |
| Diagnose mono | You are run down, extremely tired. A trip to the clinic and Heterophile antibodies test shows mono. | $152 |
| Cut on the hand | You’re using that new knife and you slice into the tendon in your hand. Price includes an ER visit, complicated stitches, tetanus shot if needed. | $3,066 |
| PAP test | Woman of childbearing age, includes exam by gynecologist, test and reading of results. | $229 |
| General physical, charges vary by age: | Age 18 to 39; Exam of a person in good health. Simply a physical, not a problem-focused clinic visit. | $302 |
It’s food for thought. Here’s a link for the entire article on the health risks facing young adults.
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