An oncologist and hematologist, Dr. Kenneth D. Nahum has been practicing medicine for upwards of 35 years. Through both his clinical and research experience, Dr. Kenneth D. Nahum has experience treating dozens of conditions, including iron deficiency anemia.
According to recent research from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, adolescent females have an increased risk of iron deficiency anemia and other adverse effects, such as fainting, after they donate blood. This is believed to occur because adolescent girls typically have a lower blood volume and higher iron levels than their adult peers. Because of this, adolescent donors lose more iron than adult donors, despite giving the same amount of blood.
Rather than discouraging adolescent donors from giving blood, this information should encourage adolescent females to prepare for their blood donation by taking iron tablets and eating green vegetables and other iron-rich foods. Further, adolescent females should limit the number of times they donate.
In the United States, this age group can donate blood every eight weeks as long as they meet weight requirements. However, additional policies to protect this group from adverse health reactions is advised by researchers.
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