Article
Albinism in Africa as a public health issue.
BMC public health - 17 Aug 2006
Hong Esther S, Zeeb Hajo, Repacholi Michael H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetically inherited autosomal recessive condition and OCA2, tyrosine-positive albinism, is the most prevalent type found throughout Africa. Due to the lack of melanin, people with albinism are more susceptible to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure. This population must deal with issues such as photophobia, decreased visual acuity, extreme sun...
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