Blood Education Home » About Blood » Blood Education [column width="44%" padding="7%"] Blood History in 1898, it was discovered that inherited differences in people’s red cells were the cause of many of the incompatibilities seen with transfusions. Four blood types were identified. During World War 1, when human blood was needed for transfusions for wounded soldiers, studies began of how to preserve and transport blood. Read more Diversify the Blood Supply African-Americans make up 22 percent of the population within our area (Greenville, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, and Newberry counties in SC, and Stephens County in GA); however only 7.5 percent donate blood. Read more [/column] [column width="44%" padding="0"] My Blood Your Blood African-Americans make up 22 percent of the population within our area (Greenville, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, and Newberry counties in SC, and Stephens County in GA); however only 7.5 percent donate blood. Read more . . Blood Types • What’s Your Type? • Compatible Plasma Types • Compatible Blood Types Read more [/column] [end_columns]
