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Celebrating World Blood Donor Day – Discussing the Benefits of Blood Donation

You don’t have to be a doctor to save lives. Just donate blood.

Accidents, injuries, and illnesses occur every day, and thousands of people require blood. Since there’s no other source of human blood, it is the volunteer donors who play a vital role in saving lives.

They say you save three lives every time you donate blood. However, to be able to donate blood, you ought to meet the following criteria:

You must fall within the age bracket of 18 – 60 years
You must weigh at least 45 kgs
You must be in good health and devoid of any transmittable diseases or medical conditions, such as AIDS or hepatitis

That having said, apart from the obvious benefit received by the recipient of the blood, there are numerous other advantages of being a blood donor as well. In this article, on the joyous occasion of World Blood Donor Day, we explore those advantages. Read on to know them.

Mental Satisfaction

The mental satisfaction that you derive from donating blood lasts a very long time. The very thought that you get to save lives is very satisfying. However, you must note that you can donate only 350 ml of your blood once every 3 months. Anything beyond needs a doctor’s approval.

Free Health Check-up

Sound physical health is a prerequisite to be eligible to donate blood. And this eligibility is tested by performing health checks on the donor, which are generally free of all charges. This health check-up proves useful for them as any abnormalities in the blood are brought to their notice. This helps them take preventive measures before the abnormality turns into a medical complication.

Elimination of Heart Diseases

Excessive iron in the body gets stored in three vital organs – heart, liver, and pancreas. Such excessive storage increases the chances of occurrence of several ailments, such as a heart stroke, liver failure, and cardiac arrest. However, with regular donation of blood, you can maintain iron levels and minimize health risks.

Development of New Blood Cells

Soon after blood is donated, the body starts working towards the restoration of the lost blood. This triggers the development of new blood cells, which in turn simplifies the circulation of blood throughout the body.

Weight Control

Blood donation also helps with weight reduction, as you lose about 660 Kcal every time you donate 350 ml blood. However, this must not be the objective of donating blood, since blood can only be donated once in 3 months and not frequently.

Blood donation is a noble act that helps both the donor and the recipient in different ways. It must be encouraged. Currently, as stated by friends2support.org (a non-profit organisation that helps connect with blood donors online), the requirement of blood in India each year is twice the quantity of blood donated presently. More clubs need to be formed to encourage participation in blood donation camps.

If you’re looking for blood banks around you, you might find our app useful. Our app provides a list of nearby blood banks where you can request blood transfusion when in an emergency situation. Follow these steps to get the list of nearby blood banks:

Step 1: Install the OneInsure app.(link here)

Step 2: Sign in with a valid mobile number.

Step 3: Once you’re on the homepage, click on Locators.

Step 4: You will be directed to a page where you will see options such as Hospitals, Ambulance, Blood Banks, and so on. Tap on the Blood Banks tab and you will see all nearby blood banks.

Need further assistance? Contact OneInsure by emailing at support@oneinsure.com or by calling 86559-86559.

Happy Blood Donating!

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