Individuals suffering from albinism are among the most misunderstood globally, with numerous misconceptions surrounding them. These misconceptions range from beliefs suggesting they are infertile or cursed, to outlandish ideas implying that their body parts possess supernatural properties. (It is even held by some misinformed people that if an albino child is born to black parents, the child is the ghost of a past European colonizer.) From our findings, none of these assumptions are accurate. In the same vein with non-albinos, people with albinism are essentially the same. The foremost distinction manifesting as lack of pigmentation, and additional effects such as vision issues and increased sensitivity to sun exposure, both of which can be managed.
Though people with albinism are often teased or ridiculed, we’re here to try and change that. In this list, we dig into the scientific facts about albinism, including: Is it contagious? Do people with albinism die younger? and, what causes albinism? As a genetic condition, albinism is equivalent to having blond hair rather than brown hair. Despite the destigmatization of people with albinism which has started taking root, plenty of doubt and confusion exists around this disorder. Let’s clear that up in this list of 25 facts about Albinism we might want to be aware of.
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