Table 6. Top 10 Comorbidities for Hospital Stays

Top 10 Comorbidities for Hospital Stays Total Number of Cases With Each Comorbidity
(in thousands)
Percent of All Discharges
1. Hypertension (high blood pressure) 11,104 29.4
2. Chronic obstructive lung disease 4,579 12.1
3. Diabetes mellitus 4,446 11.8
4. Fluid and electrolyte disorders (primarily dehydration and fluid overload) 4,404 11.7
5. Iron deficiency and other anemia 2,997 7.9
6. Congestive heart failure 2,162 5.7
7. Hypothyroidism 2,120 5.6
8. Affective or mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder) 1,757 4.7
9. Other neurological disorders 1,583 4.2
10. Obesity 1,346 3.6

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