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91
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Oculocutaneous Albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa: Adverse Sun-Associated Health Effects and Photoprotection
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Photochemistry and Photobiology
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2015
2015-01
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Biophysics; care; children; community; Nigeria; northern tanzania; population; program; skin cancer; southern-africa; zimbabwe
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Wright C Y; Norval M; Hertle R W
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Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetically inherited autosomal recessive condition. Individuals with OCA lack melanin and therefore are susceptible to the harmful effects of solar ultraviolet radiation, including extreme sun sensitivity, photophobia and skin cancer. OCA is a grave public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa with a prevalence as high as 1 in 1000 in some tribes. This article considers the characteristics and prevalence of OCA in sub-Saharan African countries. Sun-induced adverse health effects in the skin and eyes of OCA individuals are reviewed. Sun exposure behavior and the use of photoprotection for the skin and eyes are discussed to highlight the major challenges experienced by these at-risk individuals and how these might be best resolved.
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1111/php.12359" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1111/php.12359</a>
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2015
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biophysics
care
Children
Community
Hertle R W
Journal Article
Nigeria
northern tanzania
Norval M
Photochemistry and Photobiology
Population
program
skin cancer
southern-africa
Wright C Y
zimbabwe