International Internal Medicine Journal(IIMJ)

PhD Program in Clinical Laboratory Science, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, An-Najah National University, Nablus 44839, State of Palestine, Palestine

Publications

• Research Article   
  Two Decades of Blood Group Data in Palestine: Insights from a Comprehensive Retrospective Study
  Author(s): Ibrahim Salhi*
  
  Background and Objectives: Understanding the distribution of blood groups is crucial for the effective planning of healthcare, particularly in the fields of genetic research, public health policy, and transfusion medicine. The objective of this study is to employ a comprehensive dataset that spans 24 years to analyse the distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups in Palestine. The objective is to offer insights into regional, age, and gender variations. Materials and Methods: Data from 77,136 individuals were collected from the Medicare Lab information system between September 2000 and August 2024. The study used descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to investigate variations in blood group distributions by gender, age, and city. Results: A Positive (37.2%) and O Positive (31.1%) were the most prevalent blood gr.. Read More»
  

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