| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5593755 | Physiology & Behavior | 2017 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
The reported pica practice among mothers and their children was lower than what has been observed in other studies. Knowledge and perceptions regarding pica were mostly inaccurate. Education on pica and associated dangers of its practices should be included in nutrition interventions in communities with known high anemia prevalence.
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Authors
B.A.Z. Abu, V.L. van den Berg, J.E. Raubenheimer, V.J. Louw,