Albinism

Albinism (around the world)


Albinism occurs in all races with the common charasteristic of white skin, light colored eyes, and blond hair, regardless of race. Below are examples of  Black Jamaican (YellowMan), White american baby, Black African (Salif Keita), White Australian and South American persons with albinism.
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Albinism (Mali)

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ALBINISM IN PANAMA


Kuna People in Panama have the highest incidents of albinism in the world.


Albinos in Kuna culture are considered a special race of people, and have the specific duty of defending the Moon against a "dragon" which tries to eat it on occasion during an eclipse. Only they are allowed outside on the night of an eclipse and used specially made bows and arrows to shoot down the dragon.

Girl with Albinism in Panama