Stroke Belt
n.— «The second report provides further evidence that the prevalence of stroke is higher in the Southeast, also known as the “Stroke Belt,” and is most significant among African Americans.» —“African Americans Southeasterners More Likely to Have a Stroke, USA” Medical News Today May 21, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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