https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38113291

Eighteen clusters of oculocutaneous albinism, a genetic disorder resulting in hypopigmentation, have been identified in isolated communities across Brazil, with a notable presence in Northeastern populations of African ancestry and indigenous communities such as the Kaingang in the South, likely due to isolation, inbreeding, and founder effects, highlighting the need for tailored medical care, social support, and genetic counseling in these vulnerable populations.