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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