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Problems rare but more likely in teen blood donors

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cdnurse

about 1 month ago

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Source: The Associated Press


May 21, 2008

Complications from donating blood are rare but happen more often in teens than in older donors, including dizziness, fainting and falls, a study found. The findings come as blood agencies increasingly rely on young people to maintain an adequate supply


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    Jewell123

    about 1 month ago

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    Teenagers usually don't eat as they should. I agree with cd nurse.
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    cdnurse

    about 1 month ago

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    I think that some of this may be due to the poor eating and sleep patterns in teens.

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