The woman who gave birth
The woman who gave birth to an albino has to worry. His child to lighter skin, is no stranger to jeers from the other small. Even the adults, the albino is often considered to be unusual. They suffer all kinds of abuse because of their supposed beneficial or evil powers. They are often victims of human sacrifice..
According to doctors, albinism is a genetic disease. The disease is characterized by a lack of pigmentation of the skin, hair, hair, eyes, due to the lack of melanin. In addition to sight problems and the risk of skin cancer, albinos are the focus of persistent beliefs in Mali, as in most African countries.
Despite the development of our society and the integration of our cultures, albinos continue to suffer scorn, discrimination in our society. The miscellaneous category of your daily newspaper is often the echo of stories about the persecution, kidnappings or killings of albinos.
An incurable disease. The condition at the base of albinism comes in many forms.
It produces very specific morphological characteristics. The visual appearance of the patient is characterized by white or blond hair, very pale, gray or blue iris, the pupil to reflect more red or less visible. The very light skin is particularly sensitive to sunlight. Albinos have therefore impaired vision. They are prone to skin cancer if they are not protected from the sun.
It was then extended to all living beings, men and animals. The estimated incidence of this disease 1 in 40 000 individuals.
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