What is the benefit of blood donation
On 14 June, Blood Donor Day is celebrated all over the world. Its main purpose is to spread awareness among people for donating blood so that the needy do not have to wander for blood and save lives. This year's theme is ' Safe Blood Save Life.'
However, in the absence of complete information, still many people have hesitated about blood donation. Such as reduced chances of heart attack, diabetes, cancer. Incidence of cholesterol in the body. Excess of iron in the body also becomes harmful to the body. By donating blood, the amount of iron in the body is controlled
These are the benefits of blood donation
1. Weight loss: By donating blood regularly, weight can be controlled, and fitness can be improved. According to researchers at the University of California, giving 450 Millilitres of blood reduces your body's 650 calories. But do not donate blood only for weight loss. Do get a doctor checkup done.
2. Better for Heart: Regular blood donation helps maintain a significant amount of iron in the body, which reduced the risk of heart disease. Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke, etc.
3. Reduce the risk of cancer: Reduces the risk of liver and cancer The excessive amount of iron present in the body is directly related to the risk of cancer. That is why, by donating blood, you can maintain a good iron content in the body, which reduces the risk of getting cancer. Besides, the risk of liver-related diseases is also reduced.
4. Prevents hemochromatosis: By donating blood, you can protect yourself from the risk of hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis is a condition in which the body absorbs excess iron.
5. Mental relaxation: By donating blood, you feel excellent. Since there is no other alternative to human blood, donating blood provides spiritual peace. By donating blood, you can save the lives of 3 or 4 patients. Therefore, every healthy man should donate blood within 3 months.
Things to know-
1. There are ten units (5-6 liters) of blood in a man's body.
2. Only 1 unit of blood is taken in blood donation.
3. By donating blood once, you can save the lives of 3 people.
4. The blood group of only 7 percent of people in India is ' negative.'
5. 'O' negative blood group is called the universal donor; it can be given to any blood group man.
6. During the emergency, when someone's blood type is not known, then he can be given 'O' negative blood.
8. Men can donate me at intervals of 3 months and women at four months.
Before donating blood also know-
1. The weight of the donor should be at least 45 to 50 kg.
2. You must be over 18 years of age.
3. Iron and hemoglobin in the body should not be reduced.
3. Do not consume smoking, alcohol, tobacco, etc. 24 hours before blood donation.
4. Before getting a blood donation, a medical examination should be important.
5. Not pregnant or a victim of any infection.
Who can give blood to whom
A +: A and AB
A: A+, AB-, A, and AB
B +: B+, AB+
B-: B-, B+, AB- and AB+
O+: A+, B+, AB+, And O+
O Negative: can give to all AB+: AB+ to AB-: AB- and AB +
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