Various significant research studies have demonstrated that ABO blood group might offer clues about the risk for various diseases. While this is not used widely in clinical practice yet, the emerging research is both intriguing and potentially important for future risk stratification and personalized medicine.
For example,
“Blood group A” has been associated with a higher risk of gastric, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers, possibly due to immune and inflammatory responses.
When it comes to cardiovascular disease, those with non-O blood types (A, B, and AB) are more prone to heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots, largely because of higher levels of clotting factors like von Willebrand factor and factor VIII.
Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes also appear slightly more common in groups A, B, and AB, whereas group O may offer some level of protection.
“Blood group AB” has shown a higher risk of cognitive impairment and neurological decline.
“Blood group B” has been linked to a modest increase in metabolic syndrome and obesity risk. In gastrointestinal health, group O individuals are more susceptible to peptic ulcers and acid reflux, possibly due to increased susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori infection, while group A is more prone to gastric inflammation and acidity.
Should blood group be included in routine risk assessments for chronic diseases?
Could this be a cost-effective tool in preventive healthcare?
Have you ever noticed health patterns in your family related to blood types?
I agree with A+ve group it’s like every other day there is a gastric issue with patients with A group I have noted it by the way it’s a informative topic
@ujalapanday2808
Yes. As per the studies, this is how it looks. But at the end of the day, how a person with each blood group is living (the lifestyle factors) play a very important role.
@DrSuneeti-Yemberi
Mostly, this information can help people. because, once they have an awareness what they can be more prone to, they can adjust their lifestyles accordingly.
This is really interesting! I never thought our blood group could be linked to so many health problems. We usually just know it for transfusions, But if knowing your type can help prevent some future health issues, I think it should be talked about more. It’s a small thing but could really help in long-term health planning.
So there’s a lot more behind blood group than we realize. I think it must be included in routine risk assessments for chronic diseases as it’s somehow related to it.
@Rachana Yes, even if not directly assessed, should be taken into consideration for a more comperhensive evaluation and for designing better disease prognosis and therapy.