Geophagy is the habit of consuming clay soil such as chalk or kaolin. Though it is globally
practiced, the safety of those involved is yet to be fully established. It is thought to be highly …

Large quantities of earth materials are consumed daily in Mashau Village; nonetheless, this
practice had not been studied. Furthermore, the motivations for this geophagic behaviour in …

This study aims to characterize and estimate risk assessment associated with geophagic
materials consumption in Maputo city (Mozambique). Samples were collected in extraction …

Background Geophagy is a common practice among women of childbearing age across the
globe associated with detrimental health effects. Objective The study aimed at ascertaining …

Background: Geophagy is the consumption of earth materials which occurs across several
cultures. For several reasons, pregnant women in many parts of West Africa including …