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Albinism

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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Albinism

By Tyler and Michael
Photo by Lukoi

What is albinism

  • When skin is lighter than normal
  • Eyes may be an offset color
  • May have vision problems
  • Sex-linked trait

Famous Albinos

  • Connie Chiu is an albino super model
  • Salif Keita is a popular albino music artist
  • King Edward, of England, was albino
Photo by Lukoi

Wrote first paper on Albonos.

Photo by Allen Gathman

The first scientific paper on albinism was written in 1908.

Ratio of normal people to albinos

importance

  • The Africa has the most number of albinos
  • In Tanzania, Albinos are hunted
  • The U.S. also has a lot of albinos
Photo by tj.blackwell

People, animals, and plants are affected by Albinism.

Remember that Albinism happens Everywhere on Earth.

Photo by DonkeyHotey

Albinism on Earth

Cure?

  • No cure for albinism
  • Albinos can only take steps to protect skin
  • Glasses can greatly help albinos
Photo by *MarS