As recently as 1990, he found that only 12 percent of people with albinism in the metro area lived to 40. The biggest killer: squamous cell carcinoma, easily treated if caught early. He leads me ...

People with albinism will often suffer from a lack of vision due to the reduced amount of melanin in the layer of cells in the eye as well as having a higher risk of sunburn and skin cancer.

Mutation of one of the genes involved in the melanin production causes albinism. Symptoms include whitish skin color, sensitive eyes, sensitivity to light, and white colored hair. The condition is ...

As the world marks the 2025 World Cancer Day, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has raised concerns over an escalating health crisis facing Persons With Albinism (PWAs) across the country.

Sunscreen is not locally produced in Zambia, making it inaccessible to many - especially those in rural areas where individuals with albinism are particularly vulnerable to the harsh effects of ...

It is similar, but not the same, as albinism, which leaves the critter with a complete lack of color, resulting in a pure white or sometimes yellowish body and pink eyes. While albinism is a ...

PEOPLE with albinism in Chitungwiza yesterday had an early Christmas after receiving groceries from Premier Corporate Gifts which extended the gesture as part of its corporate social responsibility.

The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called on the federal government to integrate free skin cancer treatment and regular dermatological check-ups for persons with albinism in public ...