Stroke Belt
Stroke Belt
The Stroke Belt is a region in the southeastern United States that has been recognized by medical researchers to have an unusually high incidence of stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease.
Pronunciation
- Stroke Belt: /stroʊk bɛlt/
Etymology
The term "Stroke Belt" was coined in the 1960s by public health researchers who noticed a consistent pattern of high stroke mortality rates in the southeastern United States. The term "belt" is often used in the United States to refer to an area that has a particular characteristic, in this case, a high incidence of stroke.
Definition
The Stroke Belt is an area in the southeastern United States where the rate of stroke is 34% higher than in other areas of the country. This region includes the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Related Terms
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stroke Belt
- Wikipedia's article - Stroke Belt
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