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Health Encyclopedia: Pica
Pica is a pattern of eating non-food materials (such as dirt or paper). This pattern should last at least 1 month to fit the diagnosis of pica.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Pica is seen more in young children than adults, with 10-32% of children aged 1 to 6 exhibiting these behaviors.
Pica can occur during pregnancy. In some cases, specific nutritional deficiencies, such as
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