Where You Live Could Increase Your Risk of Dying From a Stroke

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By Molly Clifton

Story Created: Nov 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM CDT

Fewer people die from strokes in areas with more doctors who specialize in neurology and neurosurgery.

New research in the Journal of Neurosurgery looked a data on more than 3,000 counties in the U.S.

It found more neurologists and neurosurgeons were associated with fewer deaths from stroke.

 

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