Teen blood donors have higher risk of donation-related complications

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 16:14 in Health & Medicine

Sixteen- and 17-year olds who donate blood are significantly more likely to experience donation-related complications such as fainting and bruising than older blood donors, according to a study in the May 21 issue of JAMA.

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