Understanding What Is the Life Expectancy of a Person After a Blood Transfusion?
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A 2013 study on transfusion recipients showed a median survival of 1.1 years, but this statistic is highly misleading without context, as it is largely influenced by underlying medical conditions. A person's life expectancy after a blood transfusion is not determined by the procedure itself but rather by the illness or trauma that necessitated the transfusion.
