What's it called when you crave dirt?: Understanding Geophagia and Pica
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It's a documented fact that up to one-third of young children engage in pica, the consumption of non-food items, although it's often a temporary developmental phase. However, persistent cravings for soil in older children or adults is medically referred to as geophagia, a form of the eating disorder pica, and may signal deeper issues.
