Silver Book Fact
African Americans in Southeastern U.S. and Stroke Burden
African Americans and those living in the southeastern United States experience the greatest
disease burden of stroke.
Benjamin E, Virani S, Callaway C, et al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2018 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2018; 137. http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/137/12/e67