1/2 PICA This 1957 study on pica is interesting because: 1) It's among the first to show that pica is caused by iron deficiency anemia. The authors write: "The conclusion is drawn that iron deficiency is the major cause of pica and that iron therapy is curative".
2/2 2) The authors refer to past therapies for pica which included: - Psychological advice
- Whipping
- Physical restraint
- An energetic nanny ... ah, the good ol' days 😉