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Mar 2022
8m 22s

The demography of blood groups

ABC Radio
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Knowing your blood group is handy information if you need a blood transfusion, or even an organ transplant. And it's essential information for the blood bank recruiting donors who match your blood type—and for people needing a blood product.  
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