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●The diagnosis of pica is based on an individual's report of craving and intentional consumption of substances not culturally defined as food (eg, earth, clay, starch, ice, paper). (See 'Definition' above and 'Diagnosis' above.)

●Pica occurs in all populations. The prevalence is increased in pregnant women from sub-Saharan Africa, Southeastern United States, the Indian subcontinent, and Latino populations. Medical disorders associated with pica include iron deficiency, zinc deficiency, anemia, celiac disease, and renal dialysis. (See 'Prevalence and epidemiology' above....

●The diagnosis of pica is based on an individual's report of craving and intentional consumption of substances not culturally defined as food (eg, earth, clay, starch, ice, paper). (See 'Definition' above and 'Diagnosis' above.)

●Pica occurs in all populations. The prevalence is increased in pregnant women from sub-Saharan Africa, Southeastern United States, the Indian subcontinent, and Latino populations. Medical disorders associated with pica include iron deficiency, zinc deficiency, anemia, celiac disease, and renal dialysis. (See 'Prevalence and epidemiology' above.)