Blood Donor Deferral among Students in Northern Japan: Challenges Ahead | Zendy

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Blood Donor Deferral among Students in Northern Japan: Challenges Ahead

Author(s) -

Alain M. Ngoma,

Aya Goto,

Kenneth E. Nollet,

Yoshihiro Sawamura,

Hitoshi Ohto,

Seiji Yasumura

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

transfusion medicine and hemotherapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.971

H-Index - 39

eISSN - 1660-3818

pISSN - 1660-3796

DOI - 10.1159/000365406

Subject(s) - deferral , medicine , donation , blood donor , blood donations , hemoglobin , demography , family medicine , immunology , finance , sociology , economics , economic growth

As Japan's aging society needs more blood, young students comprise a progressively smaller portion of the donor pool. To ensure a safe and sustainable blood supply, it is crucial to select suitable donors. This study aims to evaluate donor deferral rates, causes of deferral, and characteristics of deferred Japanese students.

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