Stroke Belt

English

Proper noun

the Stroke Belt

  1. A region in the southeastern United States known for its unusually high incidence of stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease. It includes Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and (disputedly) Texas.
    Synonym: Stroke Alley
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