Blood: What’s Your Type?

All adults and children are familiar with the term ‘blood’, but not everyone knows about the specifics of this amazing substance running through our bodies. In this video, we’ll examine more in-depth what blood is and the different types, how it impacts your health and disease susceptibility, and how different blood types evolved in the first place, especially among different ethnicities.

This video was made by McMaster University students Aqeel Mansuri, Lael Mattam, Hadi Khan, and Hadia Malik in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.

Please note that this video was made solely for educational purposes. Please consult a healthcare professional for information about your health.

We would like to thank Dr. Takuma Isshiki for reviewing the content of this video and providing valuable feedback.

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