Problems rare but more likely in teen blood donors
(AP
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080520/ap_on_he_me/teen_blood_donors"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080520/capt.4d29e90a7ad84f66a6e83cab83d8d379.teen_blood_donors_cx101.jpg?x=130&y=126&q=85&sig=P4G0Shk6zlhZ6mBhyad9GQ--" align="left" height="126" width="130" alt="In this undated photo released by Blood Systems/United Blood Services, teenagers donate blood during a blood drive at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. A study by the American Red Cross shows that complications from donating blood are rare but happen much more often in teens than in older donors, including dizziness, fainting and related falls and injuries. The findings come as blood collection agencies increasingly rely on young people to maintain an adequate supply. (AP Photo/Blood System/Unitee Blood Services, Michael Paulson)" border="0" /></a>AP - Complications from donating blood are rare but happen more often in teens than in older donors, including dizziness, fainting and falls, a study found.</p><br clear="all"/>

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