A blood donation in progress. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
The American Red Cross is encouraging more Latinos to donate blood amid a nationwide shortage.
The big picture: 53% of Latinos have Type O+ blood, compared to 47% of Black Americans, 37% of white Americans and 39% of Asian Americans, per the Red Cross.
O+ blood is the most common blood type.
Zoom in: The Red Cross has a 20,000-unit shortfall, and type O blood is especially needed.
