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Which genetic condition is found at an unexpected high frequency among the hopi native americans?

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Albinism is a genetic condition that is frequent among the Hopi of North America. It a congenital disorder caused by a lack of pigmentation in the skin. The frequency has been estimated at approximately 1 in every 200 individuals. The high frequency of this mutation has been attributed ti inbreeding. 
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