What is your blood type? Approximately, 40% of the population is O+ and 34% is A+. Knowing your blood type is the first step in a proactive approach to blood donation. When there is a critical need for a specific blood type you can be ready to answer the call.
Breaking it down for whole blood donations:
O Negative: Can donate to 100% of the population
O Positive: Can donate to 85% of the population
A Positive: Can donate to 37% of the population
A Negative: Can donate to 44.5% of the population
B Positive: Can donate to 11% of the population
B Negative: Can donate to 12.5% of the population
AB Positive: Can donate to 3% of the population
AB Negative: Can donate to 3.5% of the population
All blood type are important 100% of the time