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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Geophagy"”.
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Investigations into the properties of mistletoe leaves, Phoradendron spp. (Viscaceae) and geophagic material consumed by Ateles geoffroyi (Atelidae) at sites within the Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica
… There were no published reports of Ateles spp. geophagy in Central America and/or tropical dry forest habitatThe aim of the subsequent investigation was to determine if there was any beneficial function that could be attributed to the materials and so provide a link to a self-mediation …
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Mineralogy, geochemistry and health impacts of earth materials consumed by humans in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… was used to identify 438 women who practice geophagy in the area. Forty six point three percent of the women were married, 45.4% were single, 4.3% were divorced and 3.2% were widowed. The reasons they gave for geophagic practice are medicinal, quelling of nauseate feelings and control of …
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An Investigation of Inorganic Background Soil Constituents With a Focus on Arsenic Species
… bioavailability test method referred to as the 'geophagy gut simulation' extraction method. The adaptation of this method to these investigations showed it to be a viable, fast and simple technique. The experimental results indicated that the relative bioavailability of sorbed total arsenic was …
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Elucidating fecal contamination exposure in low-income countries, the contribution from child feces disposal practices and soil ingestion, and links to child health
Enteric pathogens transmitted via fecal-oral pathways cause enteric infections that have substantial health and human capital consequences, making it critical to reduce child exposure to fecal contamination. Current water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in low-income countries often focus on …
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Arsenic and other trace elements in Bangladeshi food and non-food and their relationship to human health
… women in an ancient practice known as geophagy. The efficiency of arsenic extraction from baked clay was 33% of the total arsenic present and the main arsenic species present was inorganic AsV (100%); AsIII was not detected in these samples. Millions of Bangladeshis chew betel quid and …