How many people have albinism?

Albinism is not unheard of, but rare. According to statistics, 1 in every 17,000 people have this disease.

However, this disease doesn't just affect people, it also affects animals. Several types of animals, such as the white leopard, have their coloring because of albinism. For example, the tiger on the left is an albino, while the tiger on the right isn't.

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"Albinism-Incidence, causes, and types." Medindia.com. 19 Feb. 2009. Medina Health Network. 19 Feb. 2009

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