If you have O-type blood, you are the oldest blood type in the world. You carry the genetic print of the first peoples that came from Africa, the indigenous peoples of North and South America. (over 90% of the people in South America have O-type blood) You have higher protection against both getting malaria and surviving it. Have you ever had malaria?

If you have Type A, your blood type originated about 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East. This is where humans stopped being hunter/gathers and became farmers. They grew grains, and as a result, they have higher amounts of a certain enzyme that allows them to more efficiently process the fats and carbs that come with a grain-heavy diet. Do you eat a lot of grains?

Type B blood is traced back to the Eurasian Steppe. This covers Eastern Europe to Central Asia. These were nomadic peoples who followed animals and lived lives of constant change and movement. As a result, they were exposed to multiple pathogens. Today, those with B blood have stronger resistance to certain viral infections. The highest concentration of B blood people are in India, Central Asia and certain parts of China. Have you ever been to Central Asia?

If you have AB blood, you are the youngest blood type of all. You are the mix of east and west when farmers started to mix with nomads. Europe met the people of the Steppe in conquest, trade and immigration. You are the most adaptable of the blood types. You can get transfusions from any blood type. Only 4% of the population has AB blood. Did you know you were such a rare type?

If you found this survey interesting would you like to read more about what the blood types mean? There is a lot to do with the types that are 'positive' 'negative' RH etc that I could cover. Please let me know