Does the African-American community give blood regularly?
Many African Americans have become blood donors and donate blood regularly. However, there are far more African-American patients needing blood than there are African Americans donating blood. While African Americans comprise nearly 13 percent of the United States population, they represent less than one percent of blood donors. The result is a greater demand for blood types O and B commonly found among African Americans. More African-American donors are needed to ensure that enough blood is available when needed, especially patients with sickle cell disease.
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