pica

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Other conditions such as bulimia, binge eating disorder and pica were gradually added.

From Seattle Times

A girl shared that she would eat random objects — a condition called pica that often accompanies the disease.

From Washington Post

In another report, the inspector pointed to years of concerns about the care provided to patients who have pica, a disorder in which people feel compelled to swallow inedible objects such as coins and zippers.

From Salon

The report showed that “Merakey had no effective policies in place to prevent its residents from engaging in pica behavior,” Civatte’s lawsuit said.

From Seattle Times

The agreement requires the school system to implement a pica safety protocol that includes staff training and requires students with pica have individual supervision.

From Washington Post