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19 September 2005

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:

Blood Centers 90-Day Inventory 09-13-2005

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:

Year-over-Year Blood Centers with 3-Day or Greater Supply

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