Increasing the age limit for blood donations from non-regular donors
Does it make sense to raise the age limit for blood donations to ensure sufficient blood components are available in Belgium?
In light of the scientific arguments presented in this advisory report, the Superior Health Council advises to intensify recruitment campaigns targeting younger populations instead.
This report is only available in Dutch and French.
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Advies 9718 - Verlenging van de leeftijdsgrens voor bloeddonatie
Dutch20230221_hgr-9718_verlenging_leeftijdsgrens_bloeddonatie_vweb.pdf PDF document - 3.34 MB
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Avis 9718 - Prolongation de l’âge autorisé pour le don de sang
French20230221_css-9718_prolongation_de_lage_autorise_pour_le_don_de_sang_vweb.pdf PDF document - 3.32 MB
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