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According to the MSDH (Mississippi State Department of Health) Health Statistics Report, the leading causes of death for Mississippians for 2003 (Summary Statistics, 2003, Death) were:

• Cardiac Catheterization: Home Instructions [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: MED-CAR-019-1999]
• Cardiac Rehab: Is it Right For Me? [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: MED-CAR-020-1999]
• Cardiac Surgery: Home Instructions [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: MED-CAR-021-2001]
• Congestive Heart Failure: Home Treatment Plan  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: MED-CAR-001-1998]
• FAQ: The National Women's Health Information Center / Heart Diseases [(Full Text) From he National Women's Health Information Center]
• Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia [(Full Text) From the American Heart Association]
• Heart Problems and Stroke  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-015-2000]
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) : Home Instructions  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: MED-CAR-017-1999]
• Permanent Pacemaker : Home Instructions  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: MED-CAR-018-1999]
• Yale University School of Medicine Heart Book [(Full Text) Information is from the 1992 print edition of this publication]
• Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure [NHLBI]

• American Heart Association
• Heart Information Network
• Patient Education for University of Utah Health Sciences Center / Cardiology / Spanish Language Resources  ["Welcome to the Spanish materials project funded by the National Library of Medicine. This project is a collaborative effort between the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library and the University of Utah Health Sciences Center."] 
• WebMD / Heart Disease Center

• Cancer Burden Data for the state of Mississippi [(Full Text) From the CDC]
• Get Relief from Cancer Pain [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database (National Cancer Institute)  SWK-GEN-034-1994]
• Radiation Therapy and You : A Guide to Self-Help During Treatment [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database:  (National Cancer Institute) SWK-GEN-009-1993]
• Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer and the People Who Care About Them [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: (National Cancer Institute) SWK-GEN-018-1990]
• Young People with Cancer : A Handbook for Parents [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: (National Cancer Institute) SWK-GEN-026-1988]

• American Cancer Society (Also in Spanish)
• Anderson Network [University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - a unique cancer support group of more than 1,300 current and former patients - offering patient-to-patient advice and encouragement. Also includes information on diseases and related topics]
• Association of Cancer Online Resources ["ACOR.org cancer information system currently offers access to 99 electronic mailing lists and a variety of unique websites. The mailing lists are specifically designed to be public online support groups providing information and community to patients, caregivers or anyone looking for answers about cancer and related disorders."]
• Breast Cancer Information [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]
• Cancer Prevention and Control [Division of the CDC - develops, implements, and promotes effective cancer prevention and control practices nationwide.]
• CancerCare (Also in Spanish). ["Since 1944, Cancer Care has been dedicated to providing emotional support, information, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones."]
• Cancerfacts ["Cancerfacts.com is dedicated to providing cancer patients, caregivers, and providers with accurate, meaningful, and personalized information needed to make informed treatment decisions for an optimal outcome. The company is the first to use scientific data from significant clinical studies to generate reports that are tailored to patients’ unique medical condition – through the Cancer Profiler, a powerful database tool."] 
• CancerGuide ["CancerGuide is dedicated to helping you find the answers to your questions about cancer, and especially to helping you find the questions you need to ask. CancerGuide is created by Steve Dunn, a fellow survivor."]
• CancerHelp [Comprehensive Cancer Resources on the Internet from Robert W. Neill Companies]
• CancerIndex (Also in Spanish) [Includes Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer, Childhood Cancer Resources, Online Video and Audio Cancer Resources and dictionaries and glossaries. ]
• Melanoma Patients Information Page ["The Melanoma Patients' Information Page (MPIP) is a noncommercial site founded to provide support and information to melanoma patients and those who care for them. "]
• National Cancer Institute [Also in Spanish]
• National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
• OncoLink [From the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center: "Through OncoLink you can get comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances."]
• Patient Education for University of Utah Health Sciences Center / Cancer / Spanish Language Resources  ["Welcome to the Spanish materials project funded by the National Library of Medicine. This project is a collaborative effort between the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library and the University of Utah Health Sciences Center."] 
• WebMD / Cancer Center

• Atherosclerosis (Hardening of the Arteries) and Stroke [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-008-2000]
• Blood Clots and Stroke [(Full Text)  From the UMC Patient Education Database:  NEU-GEN-016-2000]
• Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke [(Full Text) Basic stroke information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke]
• Cigarette Smoking and Stroke [(Full Text)  From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-010-2000]
• Diabetes Mellitus and Stroke [(Full Text)  From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-012-2000]
• Emergency Treatment for Stroke [(Full Text)  From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-007-2000]
• Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia [Easy to read and understand Stroke information]
• Heart Problems and Stroke  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database:NEU-GEN-015-2000]
• Hemorrhagic (Bleeding) Stroke [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-004-2000]
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) and Stroke  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-011-2000]
• High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) and Stroke  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-013-2000]
• Ischemic (Low Blood Flow) Stroke  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-002-2000]
• Special Tests for Stroke Patients [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-017-2000]
• Stroke: A Common Condition [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-006-2000]
• Stroke/Brain Attack [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-001-2000]
• Stroke Symptoms [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database:  NEU-GEN-005-2000]
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)  [(Full Text) From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-003-2000]

• American Stroke Association [A Division of the American Heart Association]
• Stroke Information Directory [Links to general stroke resources]
• Support: The Stroke Network ["a virtual stroke support group. The Stroke Network is a site which is a
  collaboration of virtually every type of stroke support. E-mail, message boards, chat and links to information about stroke are available."]
• WebMD / Stroke Center

• Anatomy of a First Aid Kit [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]
• Guns and Your Family (Also in Spanish) [(Full Text) From Medlineplus (American Academy of Family Physicians)]
• Health and Safety Tips: Causes and Signals of Choking [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]
• Health and Safety Tips: Fire Prevention and Safety Tips [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]
• Health and Safety Tips: Preventing Falls Among the Elderly [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]
• Health and Safety Tips: School Bus Smarts  [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]
• Health and Safety Tips: Water Safety Tips [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]
• Keep Your Baby Safe at Night [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]
• Keep Your Child Safe: Prevent Accidents and Injuries [(Full Text) From Medlineplus (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)]
• Ladder Safety Tips [(Full Text) From Medlineplus (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)]
• Lifesaving Lessons for Everyday Emergencies [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]
• Loss of Smell Almost Doubles Chance of Accident [(Full Text) From Medlineplus (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)]
• Risk of Burns From Eruptions of Hot Water Overheated in Microwave Ovens [(Full Text) From Medlineplus (Food and Drug Administration)]
• Summer Safety Tips [(Full Text) From the American Red Cross]

• American Red Cross
• Haz-Map (Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases) (National Library of Medicine)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• National Safety Council
• Nonfatal Self-Inflicted Injuries [Fact Sheet from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control]
• Patient Education for University of Utah Health Sciences Center / Poison Control / Spanish Language Resources  ["Welcome to the Spanish materials project funded by the National Library of Medicine. This project is a collaborative effort between the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library and the University of Utah Health Sciences Center."] 
• The Worker's Page [From: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)]

• Around the Clock with COPD [American Lung Association]
• Breathe Easy: A Guide to Living with COPD (Also in French) [(Full Text) From the Lung Association]
• Emphysema: Can Cold Weather Worsen Symptoms? [(Full Text) From Medlineplus (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)]

• American Lung Association / Emphysema
• The National Emphysema Foundation
• WebMD / Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

• Flu in Adults [(Full Text) From the eMedicine World Medical Library]
• Flu in Children [(Full Text) From the eMedicine World Medical Library]
• Protecting Your Kids from the Flu [(Full Text) From WebMDHealth]
• Pregnancy Raises Flu Death Risk [(Full Text) From WebMDHealth]
• Preventative Action Can Help Reduce the Risk of Pneumonia  [(Full Text) From the Canadian Lung Association]
• Raise Your Flu IQ [(Full Text) From WebMDHealth]

• American Lung Association / Pneumonia
• American Lung Association / A Survival Guide for Preventing and Treating Influenza and the Common Cold

• Community Resources for Diabetes  [(Full Text)  From the UMC Patient Education Database: NUR-GEN-017-1999]
• Diabetes Care for Young People [(Full Text)  From the UMC Patient Education Database:  PED-END-001-1997]
• Diabetes.com [WebMD Health]
• Diabetes Mellitus and Stroke [(Full Text)  From the UMC Patient Education Database: NEU-GEN-012-2000]
• Diabetic-Recipes.com [A 'collection of over 800 diabetic and heart-healthy recipes..." and "more than 200 menus for every occasion from casual family meals to super parties or holiday celebrations."]
• Diabetes: Sick Day Management [(Full Text)  From the UMC Patient Education Database: NUR-GEN-001-1998]

• CDC's Diabetes and Public Health Resource (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, contains Spanish language materials)
• Children with Diabetes ["The on-line community for kids, families and adults with diabetes."]
• FAQs [From FAQS.org]
• Joslin Diabetes Center [Includes the Joslin Online Diabetes Library with a Beginner's Guide to Diabetes]
• MS: Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• Patient Education for University of Utah Health Sciences Center / Diabetes / Spanish Language Resources  ["Welcome to the Spanish materials project funded by the National Library of Medicine. This project is a collaborative effort between the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library and the University of Utah Health Sciences Center."] 
• WebMD / Diabetes Center

• Blood Poisoning (Septicemia) [(Full Text) From Medlineplus (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)]
• Nervous System Disorders / Septicemia [(Full Text) From the University of Utah Health Sciences Center]

• Meningitis Research Foundation, UK