Secular tailwinds should help propel the already massive healthcare sector in the next decade and beyond, including demographic trends. Estimates have it that people over 60 will make up 22% of the world's population by 2050, compared to just 12% as of 2015. The elderly tend to consume more medical products, meaning sales of various healthcare goods and services are on a solid upward trajectory.

That makes the industry a relatively attractive target for investors focused on the long game. Which healthcare companies should investors consider? Let's look at two excellent picks: Merck (NYSE: MRK) and HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA).

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