Donating blood is good for your health!
A study shows that men who gave blood more than 100 times have healthier blood cells. These cells may lower the risk of blood cancer. Giving blood also helps prevent high blood pressure, heart attacks, and depression.
Blood donation also helps people in need. It makes you feel closer to your community. This feeling can help you live a healthier and longer life.
Who can and cannot give blood?
You can give blood if:
- You are healthy
- You are 18-65 years old
- You weigh at least 45 kg (100 pounds)
Check your country’s rules before giving blood.
You cannot give blood if:
- You are pregnant
- You have high blood pressure
- You got a tattoo or piercing in the last 6 months
- You are sick (cold, flu, sore throat)
- You have low hemoglobin levels
Why should you give blood?
Hospitals need blood to help many people. This includes pregnant women, accident victims, surgery patients, and people with anaemia or cancer.
Blood cannot be stored for a long time. Healthy people must give blood regularly so there is always enough to help others.
Fun facts about blood types!
People with O negative (O-) blood are "universal donors." Their blood is safe for most people in emergencies.
People with AB positive (AB+) blood can receive any blood type. Both AB+ and AB- are also universal donors of plasma, which helps people with serious burns or blood loss.
