Geophagic earths consumed by women in western Kenya contain dangerous levels of lead, arsenic, and iron.

Joshua D Miller Shalean M CollinsMoshood OmotayoStephanie L MartinKatherine L DickinSera L Young

Published in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2018)

Geophagic earths in Kakamega may be harmful because of dangerously high levels of lead, arsenic, and iron. The prevalence of geophagy among vulnerable populations underscores the importance of understanding its causes and consequences for accurate public health messaging.

Keyphrases

public health
drinking water
heavy metals
iron deficiency
polycystic ovary syndrome
risk factors
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smoking cessation
high resolution
pregnancy outcomes
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
global health
mass spectrometry
insulin resistance