Blood Donation
Blood is a very valuable medicine, with humans as its only source. Although humans have been trying to obtain an artificial substance that could be used instead of blood and replace this valuable life formula for years, a satisfactory conclusion has not been reached. Blood donation is of great importance because humans are its only source and there is no substitute for it when needed.
Hundreds of people die every year because they cannot find blood. Despite this, the blood donation rate in our country has been determined as 1% of the population. Blood donation, as well as saving the lives of people who need blood, positively affects the health of the donor. Blood donation ensures the renewal of blood cells and promises a stronger and healthier circulatory system for the donor.
So, who can donate blood? Every individual between the ages of 18-65, weighing 50kg and above, without a serious health problem, and with standard hemoglobin measurement, can donate blood 4 times a year.
The health benefits of blood donation are as follows:
*As you donate blood, blood cells are renewed, and the circulatory system is stimulated to produce blood.
*The person feels relaxed both physiologically and psychologically, feeling at peace.
*Donating blood prevents the bone marrow from becoming fatty.
*It reduces the risk of heart attack by 90%.
*It is good for ailments such as headaches, stress, and blood pressure.
*Every time individuals donate blood; they benefit from free screening for AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis blood types.
