Homefacts City Report. Northvale is located in Bergen County, NJ. The population is 4,700. There are 1 public schools in Northvale with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Northvale is very low, and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city.
Social and emotional factors. The reactions of other people to those with albinism can often have a negative impact on people with the condition. Children with albinism may experience name-calling, teasing or questions regarding their appearance, eyewear or visual aid devices. Many people with albinism find the word albino hurtful because they're being labeled simply on the basis of looks rather than being thought of as individuals.
Types of albinism. Types of albinism, based mainly on which mutated gene caused the disorder, include: Oculocutaneous albinism. Oculocutaneous (ok-u-low-ku-TAY-nee-us) albinism is caused by a mutation in one of four genes.People with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) type 1 have milky white skin, white hair and blue eyes at birth. People with this disorder have signs and symptoms similar to people with oculocutaneous albinism, but they may also develop lung and bowel diseases, or a bleeding disorder. 2  Chediak-Higashi syndrome. 3  Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a rare form of albinism associated with a mutation in the LYST gene.