### Question
How does the law define health professional shortage area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 254d*, **health professional shortage area** is defined as:

> given such term in section 254e(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 254d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart ii-national health service corps program**

