Understanding the Urge: What Deficiency Makes You Crave Blood?
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, anemia affects over 30% of the global population, and for a small number of those with the condition, it can manifest in strange and unusual ways. This includes the compulsive desire to eat non-food items, known as pica, which can sometimes lead to a craving for blood itself, often a direct result of an underlying nutritional issue.