The healthy donor effect impacts self ‐reported physical and mental health – results from the Danish Blood Donor Study (DBDS)

ConclusionsTwo selection patterns were revealed. Among young individuals, better self‐perceived mental health was associated with a blood donor. With the increase in age, better self‐perceived physical health was associated with blood donation.

Source: Transfusion Medicine - September 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: A. S. Rigas, A. Skytthe, C. Erikstrup, K. Rostgaard, M. S. Petersen, H. Hjalgrim, H. Ullum, K. O. Kyvik, O. B. Pedersen Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research