In the United States during the recession of 2007-2009,
A) the total number of jobs declined, but jobs in health care increased.
B) jobs in health care declined at a faster rate than overall jobs in the economy.
C) demand for medical services declined, which resulted in a decline in available jobs in the medical field.
D) despite the large decrease in demand for medical services, the number of jobs in health care remained virtually unchanged.

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During the recession of 2007-2009, the total number of jobs in the US declined, but jobs in health care increased. This is because health care is an essential service that is always in demand regardless of the economic situation, and the aging population also contributed to the demand for health care services.

In the United States During the Recession of 2007-2009