### Question
How does the law define heart diseases?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 201*, **heart diseases** is defined as:

> diseases of the heart and circulation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

