Topic’s That Will Cover In This Article
1.Introduction
2. Eligibility Requirements
3.Steps of Blood Donation
4.Benefits of Blood Donation
5.Free Health Check-Up
6. Side Effects After Donating Blood
7.Recovery
Introduction
Blood donations have tons of benefits as a result this article can be a 10,000-word article.
In this article, we will see the main benefits and facts related to blood donation.
If a person donates blood, he or she can save 3 lives a single donation that’s great isn’t.4
Almost every part of the body is becoming replaced by artificial surgical equipment’s but blood is among those parts of the body that can’t be manufactured by barbarities so giving blood is a noble cause and it must be done voluntarily.
We donate almost 470ml of blood at the time of donation.
When we donate blood, we give 55% of plasma, white blood cells, and platelets 1% and 45% of red blood cells
In India, 11 million blood donations are collected among the 1.35 billion population according to a 2020 study.
According to a study in the world every 2 seconds, someone needs blood.
Eligibility
There are some criteria and eligibility to donate blood.
Blood donators must be of age 17 to 18 it may vary according to state to state but this age is normal among almost all-state.
Donator age must be at least 110 pounds or 50kg.
Health history assessment
Steps Of Blood Donation
Registration
Medical history and mini-physical
Donation
Refreshments
Benefits Of Blood Donation
Revel’s Health Problem
Donating blood can be a way to keep an eye on your cardiovascular health.
You may get noticed with your normal health check-up pulse, blood pressure, body temperature, and
hemoglobin levels which may give you a raw idea about your health.
These results may put light on health issues that you didn’t know.
And if your blood is low in iron then the clinic will not take your blood as per dietitian and certified leap therapist
Also, they will inform you of any other issues clinic might found.
Reduce Harmful Iron Store
Hemochromatosis causes your body to absorb too much iron from the food that you eat.
Excess iron is stored in your organs especially in the liver, heart, and pancreas.
And too much iron can lead to severe conditions, such as liver disease, heart disease, and diabetes.
The study says that removal of red blood cells phlebotomy (or donating blood) is preferred treatment for patient with excess iron in the blood.
Reduce The Risk Of Getting A Heart Attack
The study conducted by the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that the person who donates blood at least once a year can reduce the chance of getting a heart attack by 88%.
As per Dr. David Dragoo and health expert, it’s related to iron issues.
Dr. Dragoo explains that high levels of iron in the blood constrict your blood vessels and create more risk of a heart attack.
Donating blood reduces iron from the blood and gives vessels more room to operate.
Reduce The Risk Of Developing Cancer
According to a study done by the Journal of national cancer institute patients affected with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) which is a common circulatory problem according to mayo clinic.
The PAD patient who donates blood regularly had a lower risk of developing cancer.
Liver Stays Healthy
According to the national center of biotechnology information donating blood can avoid extra issues with the liver.
The study was linked with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD).
Helps To Relax Meatal State
Many studies claim that donating blood gives a mentally relaxed state of doing something good for a purpose.
Positive effects on happiness have been shown after donating blood according to one study.
People above 65 age donating blood have reduced risk of depression.
Free Health Check-Up
Basic Check-Ups
pulse
blood pressure
body temperature
hemoglobin levels
Several Diseases
Babesiosis, a parasite
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibody
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
HIV
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies, for first-time donors who have ever been pregnant or for those who’ve been pregnant since their last blood donation
Human T-lymphotropic virus
Syphilis
Trypanosoma-cruzi, a parasite that causes Chagas disease
West Nile virus
Zika virus
Side Effects After Donating Blood
Recovery
48 hours to recover plasma
10 – 12 weeks for red blood cells recovery.
