How to donate blood?
Donating blood has a positive impact that simply cannot be measured, we tell you here how to donate blood easily.
The World Health Organization chose June 14 as the day dedicated to recognizing the millions of people who voluntarily donate blood, this act translates into millions of lives saved and the improvement of the health of many people. In this article we talk about how to donate blood. In our country, beliefs about blood donation are many. Among the main myths and superstitions that discourage people from donating, they may be the fear of needles, contagious diseases, the unknown, weight gain, changing blood type, reduced libido, or simply fear of pain. What most people do not take into account is that in general, there are low risks of transmitting infectious agents through transfusion, this is because the criteria for low-risk donors are met. In our country the need for blood is very high, given that only 1.7% of the population donates blood, which does not allow maintaining an adequate supply of the vital fluid. It is estimated that if 5% of the population donated blood regularly, we could have the supply that the population demands. In Mexico, only 3% of donations are altruistic (voluntary donors), while 97% remain from family or replacement donations. Procedure The first thing you do is go to a clinic that accepts blood donors. You can find this information on the Internet by searching for clinics near your area. You can also look for campaigns to donate blood. It is important to fast for at least 5 hours before donating. You also have to meet certain requirements such as a weight greater than 50kg, among others that the clinic must inform you of. The process of d The session lasts a few minutes and it is recommended to eat a drink and food high in sugar when finished. It is also recommended to avoid exercising for the next 24 hours. Staying at rest is ideal. Being a donor has a positive impact that simply cannot be measured; being able to provide hope of life to those who depend on its transfusion is a fact that regenerates the spirit. Now that you know how to donate blood, go ahead and do it.
