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Can pica go into adulthood? Understanding Adult Pica and its Medical Links

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While most associated with childhood, pica can and does persist into adulthood, especially among those with intellectual disabilities, pregnant women, and people with certain nutritional deficiencies. This persistent and compulsive eating of non-food items requires a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to address its underlying causes.