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For effectively using blood products from a limited donor population, the promotion of apheresis donation should be emphasized more often. This study assessed the demographic data of apheresis applicants using blood donor data from the Japanese Red Cross Society. We analyzed blood donor data (253,039 samples) to compare apheresis applicants and subjects who applied for and made whole-blood donations. There were significant differences between both groups, and among apheresis applicants, females were more numerous, as were “public servants” and “blood centers.” In terms of each fixed facility’s characteristics, the rate of applications was the highest for the “Tokai Hokuriku” region. Due to the differences among facilities, we considered the possibility of facility-specific promotional activities. Such practices are helpful for continuous blood donation for those who may be deferred from donation.
