Every form of cancer is listed individually, with links to detailed descriptions of each cancer, warning signs, support groups, publications that can be ordered online, and where to go for more information. The main menu appears in a separate frame on the left-hand side of the screen allowing visitors to move easily between major sections of the web site. Upon entering the web site, visitors are asked to indicate whether or not they are health professionals and to provide their zip code. This assists the web site s search engine in retrieving and presenting information that is appropriate for the visitor. The web site contains detailed information on all forms of diabetes, its causes, preventative measures, risk factors, research, local organizations, support groups, workshops, nutrition and exercise for diabetics, and links to other web sites.
Visitors can also download full-text articles on topics of interest.
At the American Heart Association web site, visitors can learn the warning signs of heart disease and stroke, take an interactive risk assessment, download a guide to healthy living for the whole family, read the latest research news on heart disease and stroke, obtain information on local American Heart Association chapters, and retrieve other information on the Internet related to heart disease, its conditions and treatments. Articles can be downloaded full-text. At this web site, the American Lung Association provides the latest information on lung disease, asthma, tobacco control, organizations and programs that educate the public about lung disease, lung research, and related publications. The web site will also do Internet searches and links to related articles that can be downloaded full-text. Visitors can also order American Lung Association s publications online.