Albinism is albinos
2007-10-01 13:34:06 · 3 answers · asked by rachael s 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
In the United States, people with albinism live normal life spans and have the same types of general medical problems as the rest of the population.
The lives of people with Hernansky-Pudlak syndrome can be shortened by lung disease or other problems.
In tropical countries, those who do not use skin protection may develop life-threatening skin cancers. If they use appropriate skin protection, such as sunscreen lotions rated 20 or higher, and opaque clothing, people with albinism can enjoy outdoor activities even in summer.
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2007-10-01 16:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the cause of the albinism. Most of the time it is a symptom of an underlying disease or abnormality. The life expectancy will vary with the underlying problem.
2007-10-01 13:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is really weird. i never knew that albinos lived shorter lives than everyone else? i just thought they were regular people, healthwise, besides the fact that they are completely white. what exactly albinism?
2007-10-01 13:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by momo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋