The Red Cross has seen a 40% decrease in blood donations over the last 20 years. Experts say Gen Z is to blame.

• The American Red Cross has seen 40% fewer blood donations over the last 20 years.
• The Red Cross said the it would need 8,000 weekly donations in January to meet demands.
• One survey found that donations from people aged 16 to 18 dropped by 60% from 2019 to 2021.

Fewer people are donating blood, and experts say younger generations are at the heart of the problem.