Geophagia History Epidemiology and Etiology 1st Edition by Anil Gupta 0367352869 9780367352868
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ISBN 10: 0367352869
ISBN 13: 9780367352868
Author: Anil Gupta
Ingestion of food is a physiological process among heterotrophic organisms to obtain nutrients for survival. The consumption of soil, clay and chalk by humans is labeled as geophagia. Ancient resources and modern references deliver valuable information concerning geophagia and pica in humans. 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. It puts forward a brief conceptual framework to achieve universality in its definition, history, epidemiology and multiple hypotheses thus help in adopting measures to control this habit. Key Features: 1. Systematic and meticulous flow of information on geophagia. 2. Guides general practioners, physicians, pediatricians to curb this practice in their patients. 3. A unique and concise treatise covering descriptive and research based work over a crucial health issue of worldwide prevalence.
Table of contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Geophagia
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definitions of Geophagia
1.3 Critical Review of Geophagia
1.4 Habit of Pica
1.5 Types of Pica
1.6 Latest Postulates on Geophagia and Pica
1.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: History of Geophagia
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Prehistoric Evidence
2.3 Ancient Historical Evidence
2.4 Medieval Historical Evidence
2.5 Contemporary Evidence
2.6 Summary
References
Chapter 3: Epidemiology of Geophagia
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Geographical Distribution of Geophagia
3.2.1 Global Prevalence of Geophagia
3.2.2 Prevalence of Geophagia in Africa
3.2.3 Prevalence of Geophagia in America
3.2.4 Prevalence of Geophagia in Asia
3.3 Age Predilection of Geophagia
3.3.1 Geophagia in Children
3.3.2 Geophagia in Adults
3.4 Prevalence of Geophagia in Pregnancy
3.5 Ethnic, Cultural, and Racial Basis of Geophagia
3.6 Summary
References
Chapter 4: Etiology of Geophagia
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Micronutrient Deficiency
4.2.1 Descriptive Evidence
4.2.2 Clinical Trials
4.2.3 Evidence against Micronutrient Deficiency
4.2.4 Critical Analysis
4.3 Psychological Stress
4.3.1 Descriptive Evidence in Favor of the Hypothesis
4.4 Hunger Hypothesis
4.4.1 Descriptive Evidence in Favor
4.4.2 Critical Analysis of Hypothesis
4.5 Culture Hypothesis
4.5.1 Descriptive Evidence in Favor of Culture Hypothesis
4.6 Protection Hypothesis
4.6.1 Descriptive Evidence in Favor of Protection Hypothesis
4.7 Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Pica
4.7.1 Descriptive Evidence
4.8 Summary
References
Chapter 5: Ill Effects of Geophagia on Nutritional Status of Preschool Children
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