Young-Suk Grace Kim
Toward Integrative Reading Science: The Direct and Indirect Effects Model of Reading
Journal of learning disabilities
south korea faces critical challenge rapidly declining fertility rates increasingly aging population significantly impacts countrys blood supply demand despite nationwide trends regional disparities blood supply demand thoroughly studied research utilized blood donation data korean red cross blood transfusion data health insurance review assessment service analyzed datasets conjunction regional population projections simulate blood supply demand 2021 2050 across south korea sensitivity analyses conducted assess impact various factors including number donors age eligibility criteria donations frequency donations blood discard rates projections indicate decreasing trend blood supply 26 million units 2021 14 million units 2050 demand expected peak 51 million units 2045 declining metropolitan areas particularly gyeonggi province projected experience severe shortages sensitivity analyses suggest increasing donation frequency existing donors relaxing age eligibility criteria effective strategies addressing imbalances merely increasing number new donors blood discard rates showed minimal impact overall blood shortage findings emphasize urgent need targeted strategies mitigate national regional blood supply shortages south korea encouraging frequent donations experienced donors broadening eligibility criteria critical steps toward stabilizing blood supply amidst demographic shifts strategies must prioritized address impending regional disparities blood availability