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Data on age, sex and smoking status were included in the analyses. The multivariable linear regression analysis was stratified by sex and age group intervals. Outcome variables were the mental component score (MCS) and the physical component score (PCS).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 28\u2009982 and 36\u2009913 participants from the DTR and the DBDS, respectively, were included in this study. Younger donors had higher MCS than non\u2010donors, whereas MCS was only marginally high in older donors compared with non\u2010donors. In contrast, PCS was almost similar for both young donors and non\u2010donors. With the increase in age, non\u2010donors had lower PCS than donors.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Two selection patterns were revealed. Among young individuals, better self\u2010perceived mental health was associated with a blood donor. 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