A pilot iron substitution programme in female blood donors with iron deficiency without anaemia.

摘要

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Blood donation can contribute to iron deficiency. The possibly resulting anaemia importantly affects donor return rate. The determination of serum ferritin levels revealed iron deficiency in many non-anaemic premenopausal female blood donors at our Institution. We started an iron substitution programme targeting this donor group to prevent anaemia and enhance donor retain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Women aged