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Albinism in Africa (Albinism (Skin, hair, eyes lack "melanin"…
Albinism in Africa
Albinism
Genetic disorder
90% in Africa die before age of 40
Skin, hair, eyes lack "melanin"
Pigment
Gives skin color
Protects against UV rays
2nd article
Albinism associated with witchcraft
Limbs
Magical powers
Good luck
Wealth
Can sell up for AUS$5,000
Bones
Made of gold
Whole body can sell up to AUS$95,000
Some people have internalised the myths and lies
Because no other source of information
Leads to brutal kiliings and dismemberment
The hunting of people with Albinism ↑
2015: 45 reported cases of murder
Can be way more
Strong sense of fear
Even family members kill each other
People with albinism often face discrimination
Lack of understanding of the condition
Literature and film portray albinism quite bad
There should be more advertisements with people with albinism
To normalise the idea of albinism being "something rare and mystiyfying
https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/life/culture/article/2016/06/13/people-albinism-africa-are-being-hunted-body-parts
'Kilisun'
Sunscreen for people with albinism
More resistant to water
Use twice a day
Can't afford that much sunscreen
SPF 30+
.
Thicker than other sunscreens
.
Mostly black population
Low awareness importance sunscreen
Hats, glasses, long sleeves, sunscreen important!
Tanzania
"Dark relationship with albinism"
Witch doctors hunt them
Potions from body parts
Brings good luck and wealth
Kidnapped and/or sold for $
Biggest threat
Sun - "silent killer"
No melanin → no protection
High risk of skin cancer