Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas. 1  The pancreas is an abdominal gland situated behind the stomach in the upper abdomen.  The main function of the pancreas is to secrete hormones and enzymes that help with digestion and regulate blood sugar (glucose) metabolism.
In this Nov. 2, 2005, file photo, the Detroit skyline is shown along the Detroit River. | ASSOCIATED PRESS. The FBI has released its annual stats for major U.S. cities with the highest crime figures. Topping the list -- with far and away the worst murder and violent crime rates -- is Detroit.The bureau on Monday published its 2013 Uniform Crime Reporting statistics, which show in part that Detroit has both the highest rates of murder and violent crime for cities with a population over 200,000.n this Nov. 2, 2005, file photo, the Detroit skyline is shown along the Detroit River. | ASSOCIATED PRESS. The FBI has released its annual stats for major U.S. cities with the highest crime figures. Topping the list -- with far and away the worst murder and violent crime rates -- is Detroit.
Read more. 1  With a crime rate of 78 per one thousand residents, Belen has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 13. Within New Mexico, more than 97% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Belen.