Why Donate Blood...?
" It is your own decision to donate blood, no one can force you
to donate until you feel that you should donate to humanity because blood
donation is a collective responsibility and a responsible citizen must do his
duty. "
Benefits of Blood Donation
1. Because it is your social responsibility.
2. Is reduce stress level.
3. Benefit for your physical health.
4. Help get rid of negative feelings.
5. Giving blood can help your mental state.
6.Lower risk of suffering heart attack.
7. Reduce iron level.
8. Free health check up before donating blood .
Tips Before Donating
Here are some important things to know before you
donate:
- You need to be 17 or older to donate whole blood. Some states allow you to donate at 16 with parental consent.
- You have to weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health to donate.
- You need to provide information about medical conditions and any medications you’re taking. These may affect your eligibility to donate blood.
- You must wait at least 8 weeks between whole blood donations and 16 weeks between double red cell donations.
- Platelet donations can be made every 7 days, up to 24 times per year.
The following are some suggestions to help you prepare
for donating blood:
- Drink an extra 20 ounces of water before your appointment.
- Eat a healthy meal that’s low in fat.
- Wear a short-sleeved shirt or a shirt with sleeves that are easy to roll up.