Latino Blood Donors Vital To Nation’s Future

Latinos are more likely to be universal blood donors — that is have O- blood type — than other ethnic groups. This means that Latino blood donors have the chance to save more lives; O+ type donors are compatible with other blood types.

As Latinos grow as a population in this country, the need for Latino blood donors will only grow — not only because they’re the universal blood type, but also because there will be more Latinos in need, and tissue types are inherited. We spoke recently to Aleida Fuentes, who is the Community Relations Specialist with the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.

She spoke about the myths Latinos have believed about blood donation, the need for Latinos to donate to help both Latinos and non-Latinos in need, and ways that you can help. For more information, visit the website or watch the video.

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