Albinos endangered people in Africa
In a world where disability and discrimination is already tough for those living with certain conditions, what happens when one particular genetic difference turns the victim into a persecuted minority?
Albinism is a unique genetic disorder that has clear visual symptoms due to the absence of melanin in the skin, which for persons of Caucasian decent may not be such a problem.
However, in Africa, where the majority of people are black, having albinism means that the individual stands out so much more than their peers, and hence, brings with it a host of social and cultural problems.
In fact, in Africa, the chances of being born with Albinism are 1 in 4000, compared to a global average of one in 20,000.
With the African continent being particularly exposed to the sun, due to its the equator passing through several countries, chances of albinos getting skin-related cancers is high. In fact some 23% of albinos in Africa develop malignant melanoma.
It is therefore sad that in Africa, discrimination against Albinos is common.
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