World Blood Donor Day: Blood donation is helpful in reducing heart diseases, know other health benefits of it

Posted on 14th Jun 2023 by rohit kumar

Globally, millions of people die every year due to unavailability of timely blood. In India too, the issue of anemia has been a serious issue. According to medical reports, India requires 15 million units of blood every year, but only 11 million units are collected. There has been a significant decrease in blood donation since the Kovid-19 pandemic.

 

Experts have warned that due to the non-availability of quality blood, there is a risk of death of thousands every day in India, because of this risk, people are being made aware of blood donation from time to time.

 

Blood donation can not only save a person's life, but it also has a special effect on the blood donor's body. Studies have found that donating blood regularly can be beneficial for the body. The habit of donating blood can save you from the risk of many types of chronic diseases. Apart from this, the most important thing, about the rumors going on about blood donation, experts clarify that it does not bring weakness at all. Blood donation is completely safe.

 

Who can donate blood?

 

Some things are taken care of for donating blood. You must be 18 years or older to donate blood. The donor's blood hemoglobin level should not be less than 13. The weight of the blood donor should be 50 kg, apart from this the blood donor should be completely healthy i.e. there should not be blood pressure, diabetes, or any other type of infection.

 

People suffering from severe lung disease, hepatitis, HIV infection, AIDS, etc. cannot donate blood. Generally, the next blood donation should be done even after three months of one blood donation. Let us know about the health benefits of donating blood.

 

The problem with blood pressure is less

 

Researchers found that people who donate blood regularly have a lower risk of high blood pressure problems than other people. In 2015, scientists followed the health of 292 donors who donated blood one to four times a year. The risk of high blood pressure problems was seen less in such people. The absence of blood pressure problems also reduces the risk of risks related to heart disease. Apart from this, the benefits of blood donation have also been seen in reducing the problem of cholesterol.

 

Helps in controlling weight

 

Researchers have found that donating blood can help control weight. Some research has found that donating blood can burn calories, which can help control weight. However, there is not enough evidence available to confirm this.

 

The team of scientists found that the habit of regular blood donation can be beneficial in many ways, due to which the risk of weight gain is reduced.

 

beneficial in mental health

 

Donating blood also benefits emotional and physical health. According to a report by the Mental Health Foundation, it can be beneficial for maintaining your mental health in many ways.

 

Donating blood gives a good feeling which improves mental health.

 

The benefits of blood donation have also been seen in reducing disorders like stress-anxiety.

 

Helps get rid of negative emotions.

 

Blood donation is also helpful in increasing the sense of belonging.

 

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