25/10/2012
ADVANTAGES OF BLOOD DONATION
1. It gives you a free mini physical
examination.
Before donating blood, your
hemoglobin level will be tested. If
it is low, then you will not be
allowed to donate blood. Besides
hemoglobin, your blood pressure
level and body weight will also be
checked. In addition, your blood
will also be examined for
detecting the presence of five
diseases, namely, hepatitis B, hepa
titis C, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS and
malaria. If you are not
sufferingfrom these diseases, only
then you will be allowed to
donate yourblood.
2. Chances of heart disease and
stokes are about 30% lesser in
men who donate blood regularly.
3. Reduces blood pressure.
4. Iron overloading is also
thought to increase the risk of
heart diseases. Besides, iron
oxidizes cholesterol, which is
harmful for the arteries.
Hemochromatosis is a genetic
disease characterized by excess
accumulation of iron in the
tissues due to improper
metabolism. The disease can
cause damage to many organs
like pancreas, adrenal glands, etc.
It may also cause diabetes, liver
diseases and heart diseases. So,
donating blood on a regular basis
would help you to regulate the
level of iron in your body. Studies
have shown that donating blood
regularly can be beneficial for the
heart and circulatory system and
can reduce the risk of heart
diseases, especially among young
people.
5. Production of new red blood
cells enhanced. Bone marrow is
activated.
6. Burns calories: one unit of
blood donation causes burning of
about 650 calories.
7. Feeling of Euphoria - well being.
8. Reduces Risk of Cancer.
1. A unit of blood donated by you
can benifit three persons. Blood
can be seperated into RBC,
PLASMA and PLATELETS. All of them
are life saving.
THATS WHY BLOOD DONATION IS
ALSO CALLED RAKTDAAN
MAHADAAN