Long-term repeated regular blood donation may result in the loss and deficiency of iron. Epidemiological studies have indicated that blood donation frequency, demographical characteristics, and genetic factors are associated with iron deficiency. Our review summarizes the progress in research of etiology of iron deficiency in blood donors and intervention measures to provide evidence for the health management of non-remunerated blood donors in China.
献血者长期重复献血可能导致铁元素的流失和缺乏。流行病学研究表明，长期重复献血者发生铁缺乏与献血频率、人口学因素及遗传学因素间可能存在关联。本文综述了献血者铁缺乏的病因学及干预措施的研究进展，以期为我国无偿献血者健康管理提供科学依据。.