Regular blood donation has proved to be beneficial not only for the recipient but also for the donor. It helps in important photographs and reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and stroke.
For certain treatments such as chemotherapy, blood is needed daily, while accident victims may need up to 100 units of blood. In India, blood storage are over the roof and count more than two million.
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Regular blood donation helps in prevent and reduce the risk of heart attack and liver disease.The risk of cardiovascular and liver problems is due to the deficiency of iron in the body. Blood donation help to maintain iron level in the body and thus reduce those risks.
Once we donate blood, the body tries to recover blood loss. This helps to produce new blood cells and maintain good health.
Hemochromatosis is a disease that occurs due to an increase in iron absorption by the body. Blood donation help to reduce iron deficiency and prevent Hemochromatosis.
It is recommended to donate blood to who are overweight. Regular blood donation helps to lose weight and burn up to 650 calories.
While donating blood, it not only reduces weight but also help to reduce stress. Depression is one of the leading causes of premature aging. Donating blood helps to reduce stress in your mind and body. Also, it keep the skin firm and free of wrinkles.
The body tries to adjust to the red blood cell donation we receive, and this repair helps to speed up the healing process.
Blood contains iron, and if the iron in the blood is too high, it can increase the risk of clogging of blood vessels. Blood donation can help lower the amount of iron in the blood thus helping to lower cholesterol.
Each donor is usually tested prior to donation. Body temperature was checked along with blood pressure, hemoglobin and pulse. The blood is tested for 13 infections diseases such as HIV, West Nile Virus, hepatitis B and C, and Syphilis. It gives you an inexpensive quick look at your life.
People who take part in self- sacrifice have shown that they are living a long life. Donating blood is a self-sacrificing work and therefore not only saves the lives of others but also helps you to live longer and healthier live.
In addition to all the health benefits that come from donating blood, we have a powerful psychological benefit from helping someone in need.
There is no other way to make blood; the only way to collect blood from people who are willing to donate.The blood we donate is also stored in a blood bank after it uses and used next time when needed. Some chemicals are added to it to keep it longer and to use it when needed.
Every time we donate one blood pint it saves three lives, so if we donate four times a year we end up saving 12 lives. We do not have to be a great hero to save someone, a simple act of donating blood can saves lives.
So guys, these are the few points that why should one donate blood.
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