Fear of Needles Holds Back Blood Donors

A shocking new study reveals that a quarter of the population avoids blood donation—mostly due to needle fear—despite critical shortages for cancer patients and burn victims. Sanquin, the Dutch blood bank, reassures nervous donors that trained staff make the process manageable, and many who were scared end up surprised by how easy it is. They’re urging everyone: your small act of courage can save lives. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a070523d7ea52cc