Temporary blood donor rejections cause loss of whole blood donors and reduced blood availability for transfusion. Knowledge of rate and causes of donor deferral can guide the recruitment strategy for whole blood donors.
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Objectives: To gain baseline knowledge about frequency, severity and types of anaemia among prospective urban replacement blood donors.
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