People of Louisiana are like no other, especially the further south you commute either by car or by boat. South Louisianan people are known for their food, fun, and Mardi Gras where there is no shortage of sweet tea or hospitality. Described as charming, kind, generous, decent, loyal, handy, and helpful. Sometimes referred to as a French Cajun or French Creole, today the word French has been omitted and shortened to just Cajun or Creole. The importance of this distinction is the two groups reside in separate locations of the state. Locations of residence dictates advantages and disadvantages within the health services of the two. The difference between the two are that Cajuns originated greatly from England and were brought to Louisiana by the French to work after they were driven from the Arcadian lands. The Cajuns family linear remained pure for many years and many
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In 2002, Louisiana had the second-highest death rate from cancer in the United States. According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Louisiana was ranked having the second highest death rate in the United States due to cancer. The national average at the time of the report reports that the national average for death due t to cancer was 206 deaths per 100,000, Louisiana 's rate was 237.3 deaths per 100,000. Louisiana When researched you will find a certain location in Louisiana is known for more than their seafood, the location is referred to as Cancer Alley. An area of approximately 85 miles along the Mississippi River that is located between the cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans known as the “petrochemical corridor” is the headquarters for this Alley. The location received this name in 1997 after 15 cases of cancer was discovered in a two-block radius of one street. Later it was discovered that another seven cases of residence that lived only a half a mile
In 2002, Louisiana had the second-highest death rate from cancer in the United States. According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Louisiana was ranked having the second highest death rate in the United States due to cancer. The national average at the time of the report reports that the national average for death due t to cancer was 206 deaths per 100,000, Louisiana 's rate was 237.3 deaths per 100,000. Louisiana When researched you will find a certain location in Louisiana is known for more than their seafood, the location is referred to as Cancer Alley. An area of approximately 85 miles along the Mississippi River that is located between the cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans known as the “petrochemical corridor” is the headquarters for this Alley. The location received this name in 1997 after 15 cases of cancer was discovered in a two-block radius of one street. Later it was discovered that another seven cases of residence that lived only a half a mile