Fear of Needles Hinders Blood Donation in the Netherlands

New research indicates that over a quarter of people in the Netherlands are deterred from donating blood due to fear of needles, despite high demand for blood and plasma.

17 Jun, 20:04 — 17 Jun, 20:04

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Fear of needles keeps over a quarter in the Netherlands from donating blood

One in four people in the Netherlands does not donate blood, with fear of needles emerging as a major barrier even as demand for blood and plasma stays high, according to new research from the nati

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Fear of Needles Hinders Blood Donation in the Netherlands

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Fear of needles keeps over a quarter in the Netherlands from donating blood

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