### Question
How is the term region defined?


### Answer
The term **region** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300d* as the following:

> an area within a State, an area that lies within multiple States, or a similar area (such as a multicounty area), as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER X-TRAUMA CARE > Part A-General Authority and Duties of Secretary**

