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This is a common and easily treatable type of anemia caused by insufficient iron in the body (inadequate blood production). It is more frequently observed in women and infants. It occurs when the body cannot produce enough red blood cells due to iron deficiency. Hemoglobin levels decrease and oxygen carrying capacity is reduced. Causes of Iron Deficiency • Poor nutrition • Pregnancy • Blood loss • Peptic ulcer • Hemorrhoids • Impaired iron absorption • Celiac disease • Crohn’s disease • Long-ter

Geophagy is an eating disorder characterized by the regular and excessive consumption of non-nutritive soil, clay, or similar earth materials and represents a more specific form of pica behavior. This behavior is observed across various cultures and age groups worldwide, particularly among children and pregnant women. Historical and Cultural Aspects The practice of eating soil dates back to ancient times. Some studies indicate that the earliest evidence of geophagy originates from prehistoric si