The use of clay by humans for medicinal and wellness purposes is most probably as old as
mankind. Within minerals, due to its ubiquitous occurrence in nature and easy availability …

This article synthesises current knowledge and identifies research gaps on the still intriguing
aspects of the subject of geophagy as practised in Africa. Despite the voluminous research …

Abstract Red soil of Hormuz Island has become a tourist attraction and it has various
industrial applications. Despite the uncertainty of the health effects, geophagy is one of the …

The choice of receptor populations is crucial for assessing the health risk posed by heavy
metals in soil. A total of 457 questionnaires were conducted on 10 sensitive receptor …

Purpose To determine the incidence and risk factors of occurrence of non-syndromic cleft lip
and/or cleft palate (NSCLP) in Lubumbashi. Method A case-control study was conducted in …

An assessment of geophagic clays consumed by adults and children in Calabar and Okon-
Eket areas of southeastern Nigeria was done in order to evaluate possible toxicity of …

Objective To characterise childhood mouthing behaviours and to investigate the association
between object‐to‐mouth and food‐to‐mouth contacts, diarrhoea prevalence and …

Being a naturally occurring substance Heavy Metals (HM) are irrevocably a persistent
component of the environment. However, anthropogenic activities including excessive use …

Introduction Geophagia although pleasurable and somewhat a necessity among pregnant
women, also comes along with its own attendant problems such as exposure to potentially …

The etiology and health consequences of geophagy are still poorly understood. The
consumed soil, individual motives, consumption habits, and the clinical perspective of …