Teenage blood donation: demographic trends, adverse reactions and iron balance

ConclusionTeenage donors continue to contribute substantially and disproportionately to the blood supply despite their higher risk of adverse reactions and possible adverse consequences of iron depletion after blood donation. Further measures could protect adolescent blood donors from donation‐related reactions, injuries and iron depletion.

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Source: ISBT Science Series - September 27, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: A. F. Eder, L. A. Crowder, W. R. Steele Tags: Congress Review Source Type: research