• Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is emotional after leading the Eagles to a Week 16 win against the Houston Texans. (nfl.com)
  • Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (wreg.com)
  • The 54-year-old coach and former NFL quarterback led the Eagles to the franchise's first Super Bowl at the end of the 2017 season. (cbssports.com)
  • The eight-year NFL veteran played quarterback for the Eagles in 1999. (bleedinggreennation.com)
  • Eagles quarterback Michael Vick , facing his former team, was 12-of-19 for 116 yards through three quarters Sunday. (sbnation.com)
  • According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter , Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson is a "leading candidate" to fill Philadelphia's head coaching vacancy. (bleedinggreennation.com)
  • The Eagles won 21-17 on Nov. 20, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • A Philadelphia Eagles fan shouts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia. (wane.com)
  • Jalen Hurts overcame a poor start in a cold, driving rain to run for a pair of touchdowns, and his go-ahead tush-push in the fourth quarter allowed the Eagles to walk away with a 21-17 victory. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and Dietz & Watson Company showed their appreciation last week for military families by preparing dinner at the Horsham Air Guard Station. (nfl.com)
  • Eagles centre Jason Kelce also got the best of little brother Travis Kelce for the first time. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The recovery strategy for the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in Ontario was completed on March 2, 2015. (ontario.ca)
  • Even though bald eagles are very well-known and recognizable, they can sometimes be confused with other birds (particularly at their juvenile stage) such as the golden eagle ( Aquila chrysaetos ), which does not nest in Michigan but is of similar size and coloring and is often sighted during migratory seasons. (hrwc.org)
  • We describe the pathology caused by a rare species of mange mite in 1 of 3 wild golden eagles ( Aquila chrysaetos ) during an outbreak of knemidocoptosis. (cdc.gov)
  • The golden eagle ( Aquila chrysaetos) and the white -tailed eagle ( Haliaeetus albicilla), being apex predators and facultative scavengers, can bioaccumulate different environmental contaminants, including toxic elements that may adversely affect their health . (bvsalud.org)
  • Dallas Cowboys running back Phillip Tanner (34) pushes in for a touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Philadelphia. (foxnews.com)
  • Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey, right, with Chris Jones holding, kicks a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Philadelphia. (foxnews.com)
  • PHILADELPHIA - Tony Romo threw for 317 yards and one touchdown and the Dallas Cowboys overcame a sluggish start to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-3 on Sunday to take sole possession of first place in the NFC East. (foxnews.com)
  • ARLINGTON, TX -- An early takeaway aided the Eagles in the first quarter of Sunday night's NFC East title game against the Dallas Cowboys. (philadelphiaeagles.com)
  • Hurts braved a direct hit on his injured left knee to throw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, and he ran for another tush push score to lead the Philadelphia Eagles over the Dallas Cowboys 28-23 on Sunday night. (wane.com)
  • The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles both blew big leads late in losses to the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers. (sbnation.com)
  • The majority of adult bald and golden eagles carry high levels of lead, which derives from hunters' ammunition, a large study found. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Researchers have found lead in nearly half of all bald and golden eagles they tested throughout the Northern Hemisphere. (hrwc.org)
  • The Eagles won the toss and deferred possession of the football, so Dallas took the opening kickoff and moved steadily down the field into Philadelphia territory. (philadelphiaeagles.com)
  • The Miami Dolphins are ready to finish their preseason campaign, their first under new head coach Mike McDaniel, as they're taking on the Philadelphia Eagles at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night. (yahoo.com)
  • A week after the Empire State Building shone Philadelphia Eagles green and white, the fanbase of the NFC champions took over Madison Square Garden. (fansided.com)
  • The Philadelphia Eagles have had quite a couple of weeks. (fansided.com)
  • Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith makes a catch while being tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson to continue a drive during the second half. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The Philadelphia Eagles insisted that their Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs had nothing to do with revenge. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • They proceeded to go 80 yards the other way, and Hurts' sneak gave Philadelphia the lead for good in the fourth quarter. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The Philadelphia Eagles may already have a favorite target in their search for a new head coach. (bleedinggreennation.com)
  • The Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles each added field goals in the third quarter Sunday, pushing the Falcons' advantage to 27-10 through three quarters. (sbnation.com)
  • Way back in Week 4 of the NFL season, Philadelphia Eagles fans completely overtook the StubHub Center in a road game against the Los Angeles Chargers. (phillyvoice.com)
  • The Philadelphia Eagles are taking a chance on suspended cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. (yahoo.com)
  • Hugh Sr., 52, is a retired, three-time Pro Bowl select who played six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and three with the New York Jets. (yahoo.com)
  • When Merrill Reese was younger, his father used to take him to watch the Philadelphia Eagles practice every week. (theloquitur.com)
  • Merrill Reese, the radio voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, came to speak to the Cabrini College Community on Tuesday, March 15 in the mansion dining room. (theloquitur.com)
  • Shimp said she believes the only solution is to educate hunters on the importance of using of non-lead ammunition. (cnn.com)
  • Another positive tactic Parish pointed to was the example of a Southern Colorado Audubon chapter that bought non-lead ammunition for local hunters. (cpr.org)
  • However, the continued use of lead ammunition in upland game hunting is poisoning these majestic birds. (hrwc.org)
  • If the deer isn't killed immediately and runs and the hunter can't find the deer, the eagles and vultures find it and ingest the lead. (cnn.com)
  • It is common to see turkey vultures and crows waiting for opportunities to pluck scraps once an eagle has gotten its fill. (hrwc.org)
  • Similar effects on vultures and eagles are also suspected in Africa and there is even some concern in Europe for example in parts of Spain, where carcasses are left in the open for wild animals to eat. (janusinfo.se)
  • Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers leads all rushers with 61 yards. (sbnation.com)
  • The Eagles announced on Monday that they signed a deal with Rodgers, who was released by the Indianapolis Colts earlier this year after he was suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's gambling policy. (yahoo.com)
  • Eagles have signed CB Isaiah Rodgers, who was subsequently placed on the Reserve/Suspended list and Waived DT Noah Elliss with an injury settlement. (yahoo.com)
  • Though he won't be able to play right away, the Eagles clearly think Rodgers can make a meaningful impact for them down the road. (yahoo.com)
  • Between the 2021 and 2022 nesting seasons, Dulles Greenway, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, the American Eagle Foundation and HDOnTap partnered to install two live-stream cameras to monitor the nest activities of the resident Bald Eagles, who were named Rosa and Martin through a naming contest conducted with Loudoun County Public Schools. (loudounwildlife.org)
  • As frequent scavengers, eagles can consume the lead shot in animal carcasses left behind by hunters, and it only takes a small amount of lead to kill an eagle or another scavenger. (hrwc.org)
  • In North America, the Golden Eagle is found predominantly in western North America, but historically, the species was more widespread in the eastern United States and Canada than it is today. (ontario.ca)
  • Across North America, the Golden Eagle preys mainly on small to medium-sized mammals including rodents, hares, and rabbits, and to a lesser degree birds. (ontario.ca)
  • In eastern Canada, Golden Eagles are believed to feed more frequently on birds, including waterfowl, than those in western North America. (ontario.ca)
  • While most populations eat fish, bald eagles can be found throughout North America ,and their diet is dependent upon locally available prey. (hrwc.org)
  • In 1999, Scott Cummings became the first Eagles player to win the Coleman Medal for the most goals kicked in the AFL in one season. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Eagles turned it into an Alex Henery field goal attempt and he nailed it from 47 yards out to give the Eagles a 3-0 lead. (philadelphiaeagles.com)
  • The American hit one of the shots of the week when holing out from 120 yards for eagle on the par-4 10th. (golfmagic.com)
  • The Eagles had 171 total yards. (sbnation.com)
  • Dak Prescott needed to move the Cowboys 86 yards in 46 seconds for the potential winning score - and promptly got 56 yards of Eagles' penalties to reach the 6-yard-line. (wane.com)
  • In fact, the scientific name for the bald eagle ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) translates as "white-headed eagle. (hrwc.org)
  • Hunters in no way, shape or form intentionally try to kill an eagle, vulture or any other species," she said. (cnn.com)
  • Wetlands shelter more than one-third of threatened and endangered species in the United States, including once-endangered Bald Eagles. (loudounwildlife.org)
  • The Golden Eagle is the most widely distributed of the world's large eagle species and is found across multiple countries in the Northern Hemisphere. (ontario.ca)
  • However, thanks to legislation that banned the use of DDT and protections afforded to bald eagles by the Endangered Species Act, the species has made a spectacular recovery. (hrwc.org)
  • It is extremely important to protect the bald eagle and many other species by protecting their habitats. (hrwc.org)
  • We also used a systematic review to summarize the available literature data on Cd, Pb, and other studied elements in the liver of both eagle species. (bvsalud.org)
  • Heading into Thursday night, it looked as if, with an airtight UVM defense juxtaposed with a season-long inconsistent and struggling Eagles offense-a group that, as of Thursday morning, ranked 54th in the nation with 1.67 goals per game-it would require some serious effort, or even a little bit of puck luck, for BC to string together its first win streak of the season. (bcheights.com)
  • Lekkas drifted out of the cage and extended his stick to make the stop, but exposed his five-hole in the process, and for the third time in the first frame, the Eagles' scrappy attack managed to crack UVM's defense. (bcheights.com)
  • But BC's ACC-leading defense stepped up, flashing some leather when its pitching staff needed it most. (bcheights.com)
  • The toughness on display left an indelible mark - and admiration inside the Eagles' locker room - on all in Philly who watched Hurts absorb more punishing hits, then tear through a dazed Dallas defense. (wane.com)
  • Lead, cadmium, and other trace elements in the liver of golden eagles and white-tailed eagles: recent data from Poland and a systematic review of previous studies. (bvsalud.org)
  • Eagle syndrome is characterized by recurrent pain in the oropharynx and face due to an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament. (medscape.com)
  • Treatment of Eagle syndrome via styloidectomy (removal of the elongated portion of the styloid process) can be performed using the intraoral approach (or transpharyngeal) or the extraoral approach. (medscape.com)
  • Eagle defined the length of a normal styloid process at 2.5-3.0 cm. (medscape.com)
  • Computed tomography (CT) scanning (and in particular three-dimensional [3-D] CT scanning) represents an extremely valuable imaging tool in patients with Eagle syndrome, offering an accurate evaluation of the styloid process in relation to its anatomical relationship with the other head and neck structures. (medscape.com)
  • Displacement of the glossopharyngeal nerve and subsequent irritation from impingement against the styloid process can lead to pain with swallowing, turning the head, or extending the tongue (Eagle syndrome). (medscape.com)
  • While not all Golden Eagle populations are migratory, the populations that breed in eastern Canada do migrate and overwinter in the Appalachian mountain region and the Upper Midwest. (ontario.ca)
  • This caused bald eagle populations to plummet. (hrwc.org)
  • Cautionary monitoring of eagle populations, habitats, and diseases is warranted. (cdc.gov)
  • Hunters use lead bullets to kill deer and other animals. (cnn.com)
  • Although the hunters aren't targeting eagles, the birds are still indirectly affected when they consume animals shot with those bullets. (cnn.com)
  • Then I can set up education days at these stores, with a vulture, red tail (hawk) or eagle and show the hunters and point them to the copper ammo. (cnn.com)
  • Then we can start to win this war … the war on lead, not on hunters. (cnn.com)
  • Chris Parish , conservation director for the Peregrine Fund, a Boise-based nonprofit founded by hunters and anglers, said promoting education about the toxic impacts of lead is a better tactic anyway. (cpr.org)
  • If that info is shared," Parish said, "hunters' normal response is 'I want to help, I have a strong conservation ethic and I want to help,' but leading with the ban and not the information is the tough part. (cpr.org)
  • Organizations like the National Wildlife Federation and Sporting Lead Free have resources for those interested in educating hunters about alternatives to lead shot. (hrwc.org)
  • But just like last weekend's victory over Merrimack, the Eagles attack exploded for three goals within the span of eight minutes-this time in the opening frame-effectively setting the stage for a 4-1 win. (bcheights.com)
  • Sophomore Aapeli Räsänan recorded a faceoff victory as the Eagles entered the power play, but despite an offensive onslaught-a two-minute stretch that featured four shots on goal-the one-man advantage ended without a BC goal. (bcheights.com)
  • Chase Priskie scored 2:34 into overtime as the Amerks salvaged a victory over the Comets after surrendering a four-goal lead. (theahl.com)
  • On Sunday, with an uninterested Giants fan base checking out on a two-win season, Eagles fans made the trip up the N.J. Turnpike and flooded MetLife Stadium, tangibly helping the Eagles pull out the narrow victory. (phillyvoice.com)
  • in June of 1977, Meisner told Marc Eliot in his 2004 Eagles biography To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles . (tasteofcountry.com)
  • After the sudden suicide of Swift, Reese was given his position and broadcasted his first Eagles game on Dec. 11, 1977. (theloquitur.com)
  • This game game didn't start out well for the Eagles , but sine the 49ers first drive things have gone pretty well. (sbnation.com)
  • The Cowboys face a major test in the undefeated Lions, while the Eagles look to get back on track against the 49ers. (sbnation.com)
  • The Eagles had the ball at their 23-yard line, ending the early Dallas threat. (philadelphiaeagles.com)
  • Although our results seem optimistic, as previous Polish studies showed a higher prevalence of birds with hepatic Pb exceeding the toxicity threshold, they indicate that exposure to this toxic metal could still pose an additional threat to the health of Polish eagles . (bvsalud.org)
  • Sumich also holds the club record for most consecutive times as leading goalkicker (six, between 1989 and 1994). (wikipedia.org)
  • 1983). In a 1994 study, a lead level of 47.23 ppm was found in used gasoline engine oil (Vermont Agency of Natural Resources 1994). (cdc.gov)
  • Less than a minute later, the Eagles continued their early momentum, as freshman Jack McBain capitalized on a fortunate bounce by catching and deflecting the puck back into the attacking zone just inches before it sailed over the blue line and out of bounds. (bcheights.com)
  • Pendergrass will be the Lady Eagles' freshman coach and West Plains grad Payton Richards will be an assistant to head coach Jennifer Perryman. (ccheadliner.com)
  • The latest incident for the center occurred Friday, when Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation found an eagle showing symptoms of lead poisoning and transported it to the Cape Fear Raptor Center for treatment. (cnn.com)
  • Todd Katzner , a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Boise, Idaho and a researcher on the Yellowstone Eagle study, said it's almost certain the bird ingested the lead from scavenged prey. (cpr.org)
  • The Obama administration banned lead bullets in wildlife refuges. (cpr.org)
  • Wildlife rescuers believe the eagle could have drowned without human assistance. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Once the bystanders pulled the eagle from the water, they contacted Canada's Department of Natural Resources, who then brought the eagle to the nearby Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Katzner said bullets made of copper and other materials are less harmful than lead. (cpr.org)
  • 1989). In 1983, used oil lead levels had dropped to an average of 1,100 ppm for the 24 samples of used oil tested (Suprenant et al. (cdc.gov)
  • This has raised questions regarding the potential effects of environmental contaminants, including mercury, on Golden Eagles that feed heavily on predatory waterbirds that are high in the aquatic food chain. (ontario.ca)
  • The request concerned potential employee exposures to a number of chemical hazards, particularly lithium, mercury , and lead chromate, in various operations at the facility. (cdc.gov)
  • Katzner said birds of prey are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning this way because they have high acidity in their stomachs. (cpr.org)
  • Golden Eagles in eastern Canada also feed on carrion such as caribou, moose and deer when prey is scarce. (ontario.ca)
  • Bald eagles are birds of prey, or "raptors," that use their talons to grab their prey and their sharp, hooked beaks to tear away parts of their food. (hrwc.org)
  • Bald eagles across the United States are dying from lead bullets - but it's not because they're being shot. (cnn.com)
  • And when the Eagles got the ball back, sacks by Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis made them give it right back with 44 seconds remaining. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The Eagles interviewed running back coach Duce Staley on Friday. (bleedinggreennation.com)
  • Bald eagles: back from the brink! (hrwc.org)
  • With a history dating back to 1841, the Eagle is New York City's only daily devoted exclusively to Brooklyn. (brooklyneagle.com)
  • Life and Times of Leading Cardiologists: Gilles Montalescot Magnus Ohman speaks with Gilles Montalescot, whose illustrious career in cardiology and research in thrombosis led him from Paris to Beacon Hill and back. (medscape.com)
  • In the Divisional Round, the Eagles easily dispatched of the rival New York Giants 38-7. (fansided.com)
  • Facing 4th and Goal from the six-yard line, and only 48 seconds left in the game, the Giants needed a touchdown to take the lead. (phillyvoice.com)
  • There will be familiar faces on the court with Themba Yabantu also on the National Basketball League (NBL) Division 1 team's roster along with our BBL team's training player Ronald Blaine, who fans saw on the Vertu Motors Arena court in our Eagles pre-season . (newcastle-eagles.com)
  • On the sidelines it's our BBL team's former assistant coach Mark Elderkin who holds the NBL D1 team's head coach role and retired Eagle Charles Smith will be on hand as his assistant. (newcastle-eagles.com)
  • scored his first two goals of the season, including the game-winner with 3:22 left in the third period, as the Wild snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Eagles. (theahl.com)
  • Once absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, the lead becomes toxic. (cnn.com)
  • Despite their first two batters grounding out, the Eagles ripped a furious two-out rally to take a 4-3 lead, headlined by a pair of bases-clearing doubles from Joe Vetrano and Nick Wang. (bcheights.com)
  • First, the Empire State Building shined for the Eagles and used "Fly Eagles Fly" in their Twitter caption. (fansided.com)
  • As some Twitter users pointed out, American Eagle stocked some stores with screw cuff bracelets that resemble slave shackles. (yahoo.com)
  • Brody Donay sent a ball to deep center-field, but Barry Walsh saved Matthew Nunan-who came in to replace Murphy-from additional runs with a SportsCenter-worthy warning-track grab, providing the Eagles with a much needed jolt of momentum. (bcheights.com)
  • Walsh came through again for the Eagles in the bottom of the sixth inning by crushing a solo homer to cut the Hokies' lead in half. (bcheights.com)
  • Life and Times of Leading Cardiologists: Mary Norine Walsh Hospitalization as a child sparked 'Minnow' Walsh's desire to enter medicine. (medscape.com)
  • Two teams that averaged a combined 58 points per game and allowed a combined 55 totaled 13 punts in a first half that ended with Dallas (4-3) leading 3-0. (foxnews.com)
  • Later on in the game, New Yorkers in the Garden did respond, this time chanting "Eagles suck. (fansided.com)
  • The Chiefs tight end could have used some luck from pop star and love interest Taylor Swift, who had to miss the game - he fumbled the ball away in the red zone in the fourth quarter, when Kansas City was trying to extend a 17-14 lead. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • But a perfectly placed ball from Mahomes went right through the hands of Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a would-be 51-yard touchdown, and the Eagles stopped Kansas City on fourth down to put the game away. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • In March, he hit a game-tying home run en route to a walk-off win over NC State. (bcheights.com)
  • Though the ball ultimately reached right-fielder Cohl Mercado's glove, Hurley's drive was enough to score the Hokies' first run of the game via a sacrifice fly and establish an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. (bcheights.com)
  • The Eagles did all they could on Dallas' final drive to cough up the game. (wane.com)
  • Good luck to Team Newcastle and our Eagles stars in the game! (newcastle-eagles.com)
  • Vetrano, coming off a week in which he hit .462 and crushed three homers, notched a two-run single to give the Eagles a bit of much-needed breathing room. (bcheights.com)
  • In Week 14, Eagles fans showed up in droves once again when the Eagles played the Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum. (phillyvoice.com)
  • The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and brooklyneagle.com cover Brooklyn 24/7 online and five days a week in print with the motto, "All Brooklyn All the Time. (brooklyneagle.com)
  • Depending on the severity of the poisoning, some eagles survive after veterinarians use chelation therapy, injecting the birds with a drug that binds the toxins in their bloodstream and allows it be removed from their bodies. (cnn.com)
  • Millions of birds across the United States, including bald eagles, are poisoned by lead every year, according to the American Bird Conservancy . (cnn.com)
  • As one of the most recognizable birds in the world and America's national bird, the bald eagle hardly needs an introduction. (hrwc.org)
  • For eagles, their consumption of fish contaminated with DDT was causing the birds to lay eggs with shells that were abnormally thin. (hrwc.org)
  • Nearly a third of the birds tested showed signs of acute lead poisoning! (hrwc.org)
  • Still, the Eagles (9-1) became the first team to win at least nine of their first 10 games in consecutive seasons since the Colts in 2005-06, and they did it by beating former coach Andy Reid for the first time in five tries since he landed in Kansas City. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The Eagles then posted consecutive 9-7 seasons before stumbling to a 4-11-1 record in 2020. (cbssports.com)
  • 3-5 A study in Japan suggested rotavirus is the third leading pathogen of infections that proceed acute encephalopathy nationally after influenza virus and human herpesvirus-6. (who.int)
  • Mike Vecchione scored 12:59 into the first period and Hunter Shepard made 22 saves for his eighth consecutive win as the Bears opened up an eight-point lead over the second-place Bruins in the Atlantic Division. (theahl.com)
  • We weren't thinking, `Hey, we're coming up here to avenge a loss,"' Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said afterward. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • During December 2012, eagle 1 was found in Hollister, California, after being struck by a car. (cdc.gov)
  • During August 2013, eagle 3 was found grounded in King City, California, and admitted to the SPCA for Monterey County. (cdc.gov)
  • Mites and lesions similar to those on eagles 1 and 2 were found. (cdc.gov)
  • Golden eagle found grounded in King City, California, USA, during August 2013 (eagle 3). (cdc.gov)
  • The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, established in 1940, prohibits possessing, selling or hunting bald eagles. (cnn.com)
  • The first golden eagle in Yellowstone National Park to wear a tracking device is dead from lead poisoning. (cpr.org)
  • This statement is the government's policy direction on the protection and recovery of Golden Eagle. (ontario.ca)
  • The Ontario breeding range of the Golden Eagle is currently limited to remote northern regions of the province such as the Hudson Bay Lowlands and the Severn River drainage in northwestern Ontario. (ontario.ca)
  • Golden Eagles play an important role in the traditions and culture of Aboriginal people in these areas and across Canada. (ontario.ca)
  • The breeding population of Golden Eagles in Ontario is currently estimated at 10-20 pairs. (ontario.ca)
  • Analyses of trace elements in the liver samples of the Polish eagles revealed interspecific differences in Cd, Cu, and Mn and differences in Co, Mn, Tl, and Zn among study regions. (bvsalud.org)