Does Iron Deficiency Cause Craving Raw Meat?
                                
                                
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                                According to a meta-analysis, pica, the compulsive ingestion of non-nutritive items, is strongly associated with iron deficiency anemia. This phenomenon can sometimes manifest as an intense craving for specific substances, which can include the unusual and potentially dangerous desire for raw meat.