All of the following are deductible as medical expenses except
A)vitamins and health foods that improve a taxpayer's general health.
B)payments for a vision exam and contact lenses.
C)payments to a hospital for laboratory fees and X-rays for diagnosis of a medical problem.
D)cosmetic surgery necessary to correct a deformity arising from a congenital abnormality.

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While payments for vision exams and contact lenses, payments to hospitals for diagnostic tests, and cosmetic surgery necessary to correct a deformity arising from a congenital abnormality are all deductible as medical expenses, vitamins and health foods that improve a taxpayer's general health are not deductible. These are considered to be personal expenses and not directly related to the treatment or prevention of a specific medical condition.

All of the Following Are Deductible as Medical Expenses Except