Geophagia history, epidemiology, and etiology / by Dr. Anil Gupta.

Author/creator Gupta, Anil
Format Electronic
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoBoca Raton : CRC Press, [2020]
Descriptionxviii, 102 pages : illustrations
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Subjects

Contents Introduction of geophagia -- History of geophagia -- Epidemiology of geophagia -- Etiology of geophagia -- Effects of geophagia on nutritional status of preschool children.
Abstract "The consumption of soil, clay and chalk by humans is labeled as geophagia. This book takes a consistent, interdisciplinary approach for reviewing this aberrant behavior, crafting its etiology, charting its health effects and identifying the universal traits among the affected population"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2019027537
ISBN9780367352868 (hardback : alk. paper)
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