About Albinism. Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and/or eyes. Albinism occurs in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. In the U.S., approximately one in 18,000 to 20,000 people has some type of albinism. In other parts of the world, the occurrence can be
Thursday, April 16, 2020. Joshua Learn, Contributor. (Inside Science) -- Forget the white whale -- some of the most rarely seen albinos on the planet are deep-water sharks that spend most of their lives in a world without light. "It's not common, that I'm aware of, in any particular shark or ray group," said David Ebert, director of the Pacific Lack of voice on issues affecting children with albinism. Right to express their views, feelings & wishes in all matters affecting them & to have their views considered & taken seriously (12). Right to express their views on all matters affecting them (7). Right to express themselves & access information (21).Here are five facts to help you make sense of the story behind them. 1. Albinism is an inherited skin condition. Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that prevents the body from making enough colour, or melanin, to protect the skin from the sun. It affects 1 in 5,000 to 15,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Health
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