Pathogenetic considerations of pica in lead poisoning

An important factor associated with lead poisoning in children is the habit of eating non-food substances, a condition termed pica. In search for underlying mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of pica, this investigation presents evidence in support of the hypothesis that in many families failur...

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Published in:International journal of psychiatry in medicine 1977, Vol.8 (1), p.13
Main Authors: Pueschel, S M, Cullen, S M, Howard, R B, Cullinane, M M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child Behavior Disorders - complications
Child Behavior Disorders - psychology
Child Care
Child, Preschool
Culture
Female
Humans
Lead Poisoning - etiology
Male
Maternal Behavior
Mother-Child Relations
Nutrition Disorders - complications
Nutrition Disorders - psychology
Paint - poisoning
Paternal Deprivation
Pica - complications
Pica - etiology
Pica - psychology
Poverty
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Summary:An important factor associated with lead poisoning in children is the habit of eating non-food substances, a condition termed pica. In search for underlying mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of pica, this investigation presents evidence in support of the hypothesis that in many families failure of normal mother-child interaction, paternal deprivation, culturally dependent maternal oral interests and significant stress factors in the home where abundant lead-containing material is available are etiologically related to the development of pica in lead poisoning. Other factors, which have been thought to be associated with pica, are nutritional deficiencies and maladaptive behavior patterns. A multifocal treatment approach is considered to be most effective.
ISSN:0091-2174