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.
In people with albinism, the cells that make melanin do not work due to a faulty (mutated) gene. There are two main types of albinism: 1  oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) â the most common type that affects the skin, hair and eyes. 2  ocular albinism (OA) â a rarer type that mainly affects the eyes.