Many people can be helped and supported by donating blood. However, not everyone is permitted to give blood. Here’s the lowdown on who can and cannot donate blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood donation is a selfless act that can help millions of people suffering from chronic illnesses. The urgency to donate blood has increased, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a scarcity of donated blood becoming a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every year on June 14, World Blood Donor Day raises awareness of the importance of blood donation, encouraging many people to become blood donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, as much as a person may want to donate blood, it’s also important to understand that the WHO has certain requirements that prevent certain people from giving blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can donate blood if you meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
are between the ages of 17 and 65<\/p>\n\n\n\n
weigh between 50 and 158 kilogrammes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
have appropriate veins (which will be checked before you donate)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
meet all donor eligibility requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
are generally healthy and fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who is unable to donate blood?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood drawn from an unfit donor is not only harmful to the donor, but it may also harm the patient receiving the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are unable to donate blood if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
have\/had the majority of cancers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
have some heart problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n
have received blood, platelets, plasma, or any other type of donation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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