Who gets albinism?

Who gets albinism?
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answer:This is from the Mayo clinic which is a very reputable medical site: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/albinism/DS00941/DSECTION[equal]3 This site from a university addresses your specific question about “Who gets albinism?” http://albinism.med.umn.edu/facts.htm FYI I simply googled albinism. Then I usually look for reputable sources. Then I check the site to see the quality of the material.
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