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 epidemiologists and public health practitioners to describe the geographic area in the United States where stroke mortality rates were significantly higher than in other parts of the country.
Definition
The Stroke Belt is an area in the southeastern United States, including the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. These states have been identified as having a higher than average incidence of stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.
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.
- Smoking: The practice of inhaling the smoke of burnt substances. It is a major risk factor for stroke and cardiovascular diseases.
- Sedentary lifestyle: A type of lifestyle with little or no physical activity. It is a risk factor for many chronic diseases including stroke.
See Also
- Stroke Belt Buckle: The Stroke Belt Buckle is a region within the Stroke Belt that has even higher rates of stroke mortality.
- Stroke in the United States: An overview of stroke as a health issue in the United States.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stroke belt
- Wikipedia's article - Stroke belt
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