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Swimmer's Ear Responsible for Nearly a Half Billion in Health Care Costs

May 19, 2011

Swimmer's ear leads to about 2.4 million doctor visits each year and is responsible for nearly $500 million dollars in annual health care costs, according to estimates released by CDC on Thuday. The report, published in CDC's MMWR, is the first national study to estimate healthcare costs associated with this common ailment.

Original Source: https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132608&c=307887