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  2. Blood donation - Wikipedia

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    The theme of the 2012 World Blood Donor Day campaign, "Every blood donor is a hero" focuses on the idea that everyone can become a hero by giving blood. Based on data reported by 180 countries between 2011 and 2013, the WHO estimated that approximately 112.5 million units of blood were being collected annually.

  3. Blood donation restrictions on men who have sex with men

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    The UK interprets the directive to include all forms of homosexual sex as falling within 2.2.2 of Annex III to the directive "Persons whose behaviour or activity places them at risk of acquiring infectious diseases that may be transmitted by blood", requiring a deferral based on the window period for the diseases involved, and sets this at 12 ...

  4. Irish Blood Transfusion Service - Wikipedia

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    New donors must be aged between 18 and 64, weigh over 50 kilograms (7 stone 12 lbs), and be in good health. At every donation haemoglobin levels are checked and donors complete a detailed health and lifestyle questionnaire. Donors can donate blood every 90 days. The IBTS imposes a number of restrictions on those who can give blood.

  5. The U.S. is facing a national blood shortage. Why donating is ...

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    Tips to consider before donating blood. You can donate blood every eight weeks if you are giving whole blood (about a pint) and every 16 weeks if you are giving a Power Red donation (about two pints).

  6. Gay, Bisexual Men Still Face Major Barriers To Donating Blood

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    There's a critical need for blood donation because of the pandemic, but a group of people is left out of the donation pool: gay and bisexual men. Zahner is gay and works in the front lines ...

  7. Men who have sex with men blood donor controversy in the ...

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    In November 2017, a new blood donation policy within Scotland, England and Wales was enacted, which allowed men who have sex with men to give blood three months after their last sexual activity, instead of 12. Experts said the move would give more people the opportunity to donate blood without affecting blood supply safety.