Listen "Episode 44: Albinism - Witchcraft, Cults, and Blaming the Moon"
Episode Synopsis
Albinism: A fascinating phenomenon found throughout the natural world, but what lies beneath its surface? What causes this striking absence of pigment? and how does it shape the lives of those who have it? Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the history of albinism, including the beliefs surrounding it, and explore the unique challenges faced by individuals living with albinism. Tune in to learn more!
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Resources:
National Organisation for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) (USA): https://albinism.org/
Albinism Fellowship (UK): https://www.albinism.org.uk/
Albinism Fellowship of Australia: https://albinismaustralia.org/
Global Albinism Alliance: https://www.albinismalliance.org/
Books featuring albinism: https://www.alibris.com/search/books/subject/Albinos-and-albinism
https://albinism.org/books/
References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9639357/
https://scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1011-76012021000100001
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1200472-overview
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/albinism/symptoms-causes/syc-20369184
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21747-albinism
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24224-refractive-errors
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/oculocutaneous-albinism/
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/ocular-albinism/
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hermansky-pudlak-syndrome/
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/chediak-higashi-syndrome/
https://wellcomecollection.org/stories/a-personal-history-of-albinism
https://www.frua.org/albania.html
https://albinism.ohchr.org/story-connie-chiu.html
https://albinism.ohchr.org/stories.html
https://whatculture.com/film/5-film-albinos-everything-thats-wrong
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/albinism
https://dermnetnz.org/topics/albinism
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7298913/
https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2021/07/witchcraft-killings-people-albinism-rose-during-pandemic-un-expert
https://anthropology.nd.edu/assets/388738/anthrocentric_submission_nyakeh_k_tuchscherer_nyakeh_tuchscherer.pdf
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22615-melanin
*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*
Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/
Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix
Resources:
National Organisation for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) (USA): https://albinism.org/
Albinism Fellowship (UK): https://www.albinism.org.uk/
Albinism Fellowship of Australia: https://albinismaustralia.org/
Global Albinism Alliance: https://www.albinismalliance.org/
Books featuring albinism: https://www.alibris.com/search/books/subject/Albinos-and-albinism
https://albinism.org/books/
References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9639357/
https://scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1011-76012021000100001
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1200472-overview
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/albinism/symptoms-causes/syc-20369184
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21747-albinism
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24224-refractive-errors
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/oculocutaneous-albinism/
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/ocular-albinism/
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hermansky-pudlak-syndrome/
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/chediak-higashi-syndrome/
https://wellcomecollection.org/stories/a-personal-history-of-albinism
https://www.frua.org/albania.html
https://albinism.ohchr.org/story-connie-chiu.html
https://albinism.ohchr.org/stories.html
https://whatculture.com/film/5-film-albinos-everything-thats-wrong
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/albinism
https://dermnetnz.org/topics/albinism
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7298913/
https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2021/07/witchcraft-killings-people-albinism-rose-during-pandemic-un-expert
https://anthropology.nd.edu/assets/388738/anthrocentric_submission_nyakeh_k_tuchscherer_nyakeh_tuchscherer.pdf
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22615-melanin
*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*
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