The ABO and Rhesus Blood groups distribution profile among voluntary blood donors in Belgavi District, Karnataka

Dr.Kasturi B.Hunshikatti; Dr. Pranita R .Viveki; Dr.Amit Gaikwad

Volume : IV, Issue : XII, December - 2014

The ABO and Rhesus Blood groups distribution profile among voluntary blood donors in Belgavi District, Karnataka

Dr. Kasturi B. Hunshikatti , Dr. Pranita R . Viveki, Dr. Amit Gaikwad

Abstract :

<p>Background: ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group antigens are hereditary characters and are useful in population genetic studies, in resolving medico&ndash;legal issues and more importantly for the immunologic safety< /> of blood during transfusion.< /> Objectives: To document the distribution pattern of the ABO and Rh blood groups among blood donors Belgaum< /> District, (Karnataka).< /> Methods: The distribution of ABO and Rh blood group was analyzed among 2537 blood donors, over a period of< /> March 2012 to Sep 2014. The age group and sex of donors, frequency of ABO blood groups and Rh status were calculated.< /> Results: Majority of the donors belonged to the age group between 18&ndash;50 years. Male to female ratio among donors< /> was 9.5:0.5. The most prevalent blood group was O (34.92%), followed by group B (26.99%) and group A (22.19%).< /> The least common blood group was AB (15.88%). The prevalence of Rh positive and negative distribution in the studied population was 97.87% and 2.13% respectively.< /> Conclusion: Knowledge of frequencies of the different blood groups is very important for blood banks and transfusion< /> service policies that could contribute significantly to the National Health System.</p>