🛠️ Electricians Led Canadian Apprenticeships. Hybrid Cars Top New-Gen Registrations. US Diabetes Up 80%.
Chart of the Day #219 looks at Apprenticeship Completions, Electric Vehicles, and Diabetes Cases
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Today's Topics
🛠️ Apprenticeships. Electricians led Canada's apprenticeship completions in 2021
🚗 Electric Vehicles. Hybrid cars top Japan's new-gen registrations with 1.5M
🩸 Diabetes. +80% US diabetes cases between 2002 and 2022
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🛠️ Electricians Led Canada's Apprenticeship Completions in 2021
In 2021, electricians led apprenticeship completions in Canada, with over 7K, due to consistent demand in both residential and industrial sectors. Electrical work is crucial for infrastructure projects and home construction, contributing to its popularity. Electrician apprenticeships were the top choice for males, while hairstylists and estheticians led among females, highlighting gendered career preferences in trades and services.
🚗 Hybrid Cars Top Japan's New-Gen Registrations With 1.5M
In Japan, hybrid vehicles dominated new-generation car registrations in 2022, totaling over 1.5M, far outpacing clean diesel cars, which reached 140.3K registrations. The popularity of hybrids is driven by fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and government incentives for eco-friendly vehicles. Rising fuel costs and urban pollution concerns boost hybrid adoption over other alternatives.
🩸 +80% US Diabetes Cases Between 2002 and 2022
Diabetes cases in the US increased by over 80% from 2002 to 2022, largely due to rising obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and aging populations. Cases peaked at 25.2M in 2018, reflecting long-term trends dating back to 1980. Though there was a slight decline to 24.4M, diabetes prevalence remains high, signaling ongoing public health challenges.
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