Blood donations, like charitable contributions, has risen in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The following charts from America's Blood Supply, which represent nearly 50% of U.S. blood supply, show the story.
The first chart shows the 90-Day Inventory:
The next chart shows the year-over-year comparison for the number of blood centers reporting that they have a 3-day or greater supply:
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