World blood donor day

One Blood Donation Can Save Three Lives

Study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology show that people who donate blood are 88% less likely to suffer a heart attack

DO YOU KNOW?

Donating one pint of blood burns between 600 and 650 calories

Care about fitness?

Study by the University of San Diego

Donating blood not only helps save lives but also fosters strong community connections, potentially creating lasting bonds

Donating blood helps control the iron in your body, reducing the risk of cancer

Study by Journal of the National Cancer Institute

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO DONATE BLOOD? FIND OUT

1. Age between 18 and 60 years

3. Pulse - between 50 and 100/minute with no irregularities

2. Haemoglobin - not less than 12.5 g/Dl

4. Blood Pressure -Systolic 100-180 mm Hg and Diastolic 50 - 100 mm Hg 5. Temperature - Normal (oral temperature not exceeding 37.50C)