Iron deficiency in blood donors: analysis of enrollment data from the REDS‐II Donor Iron Status Evaluation (RISE) study

Abstract

A large proportion of both female and male frequent blood donors have iron depletion. Donation intensity, sex and/or menstrual status, weight, and age are important independent predictors of AIS and/or IDE. Reducing the frequency of blood donation is likely to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency among blood donors, as might implementing routine iron supplementation.