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.
Albinism is a group of inherited disorders that results in little or no production of the pigment melanin, which determines the color of the skin, hair and eyes. Melanin also plays a role in the development of certain optical nerves, so all forms of albinism cause problems with the development and function of the eyes.