Benefits of Blood donation
Though the use of donated blood is well known, public is not well aware of the
advantages of blood donation to the blood donors themselves. The advantages
include:
1. Revitalises blood in your body :
When a pint of blood is donated, the body immediately compensates by creating
fresh blood by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red cells, white
cells and platelets, thus revitalising your blood
2. Improves heart health :
Donating blood regularly improves one's cardio vasular health by reducing the
iron content of the body, especially in males. It is seen to lower the risk for
heart disease (even up to 88%) and stroke due to cardiovascular events (by 33%)
3. Other health benefits:
Donating blood on a regular basis can also improve fitness. Donating one pint of
blood (450 ml) burns 650 calories in donor's body.
A definite co relation has also been identified between regular blood donation
and reduced cancer risks
4. Psychological effects :
You have the satisfaction of having helped someone and have made a positive
impact in many lives. You feel like a Hero when you know that a single pint of
donated blood can save save up to 3 lives!
5. Free Health screening :
In addition to all of these benefits, a donor receives a free prior health
screening plus mini blood test. There will be a Blood pressure check up,
Haemoglobin level test and a physical check up. Blood is also tested for some
major diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV etc) and the donor is immediately informed in
strict confidentiality if any of these tests show positive results.