In the UK, policymakers are reviewing a lifetime ban on gay and bisexual men that bars them from donating blood. In such a scenario, it becomes important to now exactly who is ineligible for donating blood.
The government's advisory committee on the safety of blood, tissues and organs (SaBTO) is due to hold a public consultation to asses if the lifetime ban on gay men is justified.
Blood Donation - Overview
Blood donation is a process of any consenting adult voluntarily agreeing to have his/her blood drawn for medical use. Know more about blood donation and how you can become a volunteer..
Blood donation is a process of any consenting adult voluntarily agreeing to have his/her blood drawn for medical use. Know more about blood donation and how you can become a volunteer..
Many gay rights groups view these rules as being discriminatory, Says gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, "It is based on the stererotyped, irrational, bigoted and unscientific assumption that any man who has had oral or anal sex with another man - even just once 40 years ago with a condom - is high risk for HIV. This is nonsense."
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Blood Groups
The blood group of a person is determined by the presence or absence of certain inherited antigenic substances and certain acquired antibodies in blood.
The blood group of a person is determined by the presence or absence of certain inherited antigenic substances and certain acquired antibodies in blood.
High Blood Pressure | Hypertension - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed.
High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed.
