Stroke Belt
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The Stroke Belt or Stroke Alley is a region in the southeastern United States that has been recognized by public health authorities for having an unusually high incidence of stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease. It is usually defined as a 11-state region consisting of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. It is often disputed if Texas belongs in the Stroke Belt.[1]
Although many possible causes for the high stroke incidence have been investigated, the reasons for the phenomenon have not been determined.[citation needed]