East Texas Dubbed “Stroke Belt”
Posted/updated on: January 20, 2011 at 11:21 am
EAST TEXAS — Research now shows the life-span of East Texans is shorter than other areas across the state and that reputation is giving East Texas a new nickname. “The stroke belt.” Experts say after years of neglecting healthy food and exercise, we’ve earned that title. Neurologist, Alison Hennigan says another reason why the stroke rate is so high in East Texas is because of smoking. East Texans also have the shortage life-span in the state.
