The aging population, along with “a higher prevalence of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes,” is expected to drive employment growth in the health care and social assistance industry.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-30 15:53:02">August 30, 2024 at 3:53 p.m.</time>

The aging population, along with “a higher prevalence of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes,” is expected to drive employment growth in the health care and social assis…{ai:summary}<p>The aging population and increased rates of chronic conditions are anticipated to boost job growth in the healthcare and social assistance sectors. This trend highlights the demand for services catering to older adults and those with chronic illnesses. </p><p>#health</p>

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