Pica, an eating disorder known since antiquity,
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is defined as compulsive ingestion of nonfood substances. Its association with iron
deficiency is widely recognized;
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,
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a majority of authors postulate that pica is a consequence, rather than a cause,
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Article Info
Publication History
Accepted:
July 9,
2004
Received:
March 9,
2004
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