Does your home state increase your stroke risk?
Studies show that Florida has an unusually high incidence of stroke compared to other states.
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North Florida is part of the "Stroke Belt," a name that refers to a region in the southeastern U.S.with an unusually high incidence of stroke and other forms of vascular disease, such as heart disease. Studies show that north Florida has a stroke mortality rate higher than three of the 11 Stroke Belt states.
