Lack of adequate sun protection for children with oculocutaneous albinism in South Africa

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood is a high risk time for ultraviolet induced skin damage as this age group has more time and opportunity to be outdoors in the sun. Children in Africa with the inherited condition oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) are especially...

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Main Authors: Taylor Julie S, Lund Patricia M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/225