A nurse will first need to take a blood sample to test for your blood type. This sample is then mixed with antibodies against type A and B blood. They then observe the sample to check if the blood cells stick together or not. If they do stick together, then they know that the blood reacted with one of the antibodies. They then take the liquid part of your blood that doesn’t contain cells and mix it with type A and type B blood. Individuals with type A blood contain anti-B antibodies, whereas individuals with type B blood will have anti-A antibodies. However, both types of antibodies can be found in Type O blood. This means that type O blood can be given to individuals within any blood type group.
Heart Diseases
Your chances of developing heart disease or blood clots are greater if you are part of the A, B, or AB blood type groups. According to a study published in the American Heart Association journal, it was found that people in the A or B blood type groups had a combined 8% greater heart attack risk and 10% greater heart failure risk. It was also found that individuals within these groups had a 51% greater chance of developing deep vein thrombosis. They also had a 47% higher risk of developing pulmonary embolisms.
Memory Issues
One study found that individuals in the AB blood type group could be more susceptible to developing problems with their memory in their later years. The AB blood type group only makes up around 4% of the American population, making it the least common blood type in the country. According to the study, AB blood type individuals were 82% more likely to develop memory and cognitive issues linked to dementia than any other blood type.
Stomach Cancer
Gastric cancer is the 5th most diagnosed cancer and the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death across the globe. Compared to people with type O blood, individuals in the, B, and AB groups are said to be at greater risk of developing gastric cancer. People in the type A group were said to be at the highest risk, likely due to H. pylori infections, which are known to be more prevalent in type A blood. Usually found in the stomach, H. pylori can cause inflammation and ulcers.
Ulcers and Blood Type
