These are the 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade

(NewsNation) — Hiring has slowed across much of the economy, but health care roles are expected to stay in high demand for years to come.

New projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show health care and social assistance will drive nearly 40% of job growth over the next decade, adding almost 2 million workers to the sector.

That momentum is already clear: Health care and social assistance roles have driven nearly 90% of all private-sector job gains so far this year.

Two primary causes — an aging population and the growing prevalence of chronic conditions — have made jobs such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physical therapist assistants some of the fastest-growing careers.

The professional, scientific and technical services sector is also projected to grow fast