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== Arkansas Added (September 2020) ==
I've been researching sunbelt states and their population's propensity to avoid high per capita COVID-19 deaths relative to their COVID-19 case numbers. It seems this is due to the abundancy of sunshine and the ability of the population to naturally produce Vitamin D which is known to help the human body defend against respiratory disease. Interestingly, the majority of the sunbelt states are currently clumped together in the national per capital ranks of daily deaths. This clump of states between the ranks of 15th and 24th includes South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Nevada (partial sunbelt), Alabama, New Mexico, and Arkansas. However, I've noticed Arkansas is not mentioned in the Definition paragraph at all - not as a sunbelt state or even a partial sunbelt state. This is mentioned at the top of this talk page as well. Since one method of defining the north / south sunbelt boundary is using the 36th parallel, once can see the vast majority of Arkansas is below this line. In fact, it appears to be just as well positioned as some of the other sunbelt states and it appears that about 90% of the state is below the 36th parallel - similar to Arizona and New Mexico. When one considers the elevation of the sun, it doesn't make sense to exclude Arkansas while including New Mexico and Arizona. Therefore, I am adding Arkansas to the list. Oklahoma may be another candidate for entry as a sunbelt state or partial sunbelt state, but that's another discussion. ~~Mark The Droner~~
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