More than 2000 blood banks across the country still India is facing a blood crisis. The reason is the lack of awareness among people which is further making it difficult to save lives. Every single day more than 12,000 people die and the number is increasing due to pandemic as covid-19 has increased the shortage of voluntary blood donation by 100%.
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The World Blood Donor Day is thus observed every year on 14th June to aware people of blood donation. India needs to spread more awareness among people because the demand rate of blood is 400% more than supply. Furthermore, common myths around it prevent more people from donating blood.
The truth is when you give blood you receive more health benefits than the recipients. Read all the surprising benefits of blood donation here and also encourage other people to save more lives.
5 Benefits Of Blood Donation
Only one pint (470ml) of blood can save 3 lives. This is only 8 percent of the total blood in your body which replenishes within 24 or 48 hours. And it takes only an hour to donate it but the benefits you reap are long-lasting.
1. Protects Heart
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Keeps heart disease at bay by reducing the iron storage in the body and controlling blood pressure.
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2. Prevents Cancer
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Prevent the risk of cancer that is again linked to an excess of iron in the blood
3. Reduce The Risk Of Hemochromatosis
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Hemochromatosis is a life-threatening disease that is caused due to excess iron absorption. Donating blood helps in preventing hemochromatosis and reduces the risk of organ failure.
4. Donate Blood, Lose Weight
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Obese people are advised to donate blood as they can burn 650 calories by one-time donation.
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5. Stay Stress-Free
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According to several types of research, it is good for mental health as blood donation reduces stress and improve one’s emotional well-being
However, you are ineligible for blood donation if you have:
1. HIV
2. Fever or flue at the time of donation
3. Taking medications such as blood thinners and growth hormones injection
4. Low iron level
5. Undergone body piercing or tattooing recently
Blood donation is a selfless act that can save a million lives so ‘Give Blood and Keep The World Beating.’
Learn more about eligibility requirements on the official website of National Blood Transfusion Council of India.