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There is no specific prevention. Getting enough nutrition may help.

Source:ADAM

Date:February 6, 2008

Pica

There is no known way to prevent pica at the present time. Educating people, particularly young couples with children, about healthy nutritional practices is the best preventive strategy.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

Pica

There are no known methods of preventing pica. However, once pica is known or suspected, measures can be taken to reduce further ingestion of non-food substances. Removing the particular substance from readily accessible areas can be helpful. Clos...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Pica

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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