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My friend has been eating chalk from past 15 years. He doesn't shallow it but chew it and spit it. Does it cause any harm to his health? He is 30 years old with good health.
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Chalk is just calcium carbonate. No harm in it.
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This occurs due to the deficiencies in body either of calcium or iron. He should stop taking it. Also, he may have worm infestaton possibly in his gastro-intestinal system. Consult a doctor near you.
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