Concise bullet-points about the blood supply, heredity, and the need for donors with specific ancestries, and blood donation. Could be used as the basis for a short talk or call to action, or printed in materials going out to identified groups.
One-page article in lay language that describes the special importance of diverse blood donors to the lives and health of people with sickle cell disease and thalassemia. May be used in print or online magazines, newspapers, or blogs to educate audiences generally; or add information about an upcoming blood drive or initiative.
Georgia Health Policy Center
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
55 Park Place, 8th Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Email: BloodDisorders@gsu.edu
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