Overall, there is no harm in donating blood, but rather it will lead to better health.

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Blood donation benefits

Blood donation

Can prevent and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

A Qingdao expert has conducted a controlled study of blood rheology on 127 repeated blood donors, 87 cases of hypertension, and 60 cases of ischemic stroke, and the results showed that blood donors have a positive effect on reducing the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. occurrence; a Finnish research group investigated 278 men aged 42-60 years, in which the proportion of those who had donated blood who suffered from coronary heart disease five years later was 86% less than those who had not donated blood; another group of studies, which followed up 1,532 people who had donated blood l-2 times, showed that only one person suffered from acute myocardial infarction, with an The incidence rate is 0.043%, during the same period of 2306 people who did not donate blood, 226 people had an acute myocardial infarction, the incidence rate of 9.8%, significantly higher than the group of blood donors; the United States, a cardiovascular disease research group's research also showed that, in three years, the risk of cardiovascular disease of blood donors (men) is only 1/2 of the risk of non-donors.

Men who donate blood to reduce the incidence of cancer

Low levels of iron in the body predispose to iron-deficiency anemia and slowness of movement, while high levels are counterproductive. Cancer International reported that when iron levels in the body exceed 10 percent of the normal value, the chance of developing cancer increases, and donating blood in moderation can prevent cancer. The article also mentioned that women lose a certain amount of iron through blood loss during the menstrual cycle, so no significant relationship was found between women's iron levels and the development of cancer.

Can promote and improve mental health

Numerous studies have shown that a healthy mood can communicate with the brain and other tissues and organs through the nervous, body fluids, and endocrine systems to keep them in a good state, which is beneficial to the enhancement of the body's immunity and resistance. Blood donation is a noble act that saves lives. While helping people and being kind to others, it also purifies one's spirit, comforts one's soul, and makes one's work and life more fulfilling. Those who do good deeds give goodness with virtue and actually help themselves while helping others, which is an important element of a long and healthy life.

Can prolong life

Overseas scholars have also been 332 people over 66 years old (blood donors) and the same age, gender, 399 people (non-donors) for prospective control study, the results show:

The average life expectancy of the blood donor group is 70.1 years, higher than the average 67.5 years of non-donor group;

The survival rate of the blood donor group is 67%, higher than 40% of the non-donor group. higher than the 40% in the non-donor group;

The mortality rate in the blood donor group was 33%, lower than the 60% in the non-donor group.

Blood donation cleanses the soul

Nonremunerated blood donors continue to save the lives of others with their blood donations, soothing the soul and making life more fulfilling.

Blood donors can get certain rewards

The Chinese government gives the following three kinds of rewards to unremunerated blood donors

Nonremunerated Blood Donation and Devotion Award: divided into the gold, silver and bronze awards, which are awarded to those who have voluntarily donated blood for up to 40 times, 30 times and 20 times, respectively. (Donation of 200ml of whole blood is counted as 1 time, 400ml is counted as 2 times; machine-collected platelets are counted as 1 time for every 1 therapeutic unit, and 2 therapeutic units are counted as 2 times.)

The Award for Promoting Non-Reimbursable Blood Donation: It is used to reward units that donate more than RMB 500,000 yuan to the cause of non-reimbursable blood donation, or donate blood collection vehicles and equipment worth more than RMB 500,000 yuan; individuals who donate more than RMB 300,000 yuan or donate blood collection equipment worth more than RMB 300,000 yuan; units and individuals who provide public welfare service and publicity for the cause of non-reimbursable blood donation for years; and units and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of non-reimbursable blood donation in China in other forms. People from all walks of life and departments that have made outstanding contributions to the cause of blood donation in China.

Advanced Provinces (Municipalities) in Non-Reimbursable Blood Donation Award: Awarded to provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government and sub-provincial municipalities) whose clinical blood supply reaches 100% provided by non-reimbursable blood donors.

Blood Donation Vehicles on the Streets of BeijingAccording to the relevant policies of the Beijing Municipal Government, citizens who participate in Beijing's non-remunerated blood donation are free to use five times the amount of blood donated within five years from the date of donation; and free to use an equal amount of blood donated after five years. Spouses and immediate family members of citizens who participate in Beijing's unpaid blood donation and who do not meet the conditions for blood donation will be free to use blood equal to the amount of blood donated within five years from the date of the citizen's blood donation.

Another example is the Regulation on Citizen Blood Donation in Fujian Province, which stipulates that blood donors who have donated a total of 800 milliliters of blood or less may use the blood free of charge for clinical use within five years from the date of blood donation according to three times the amount of blood donated; and that the blood used for clinical use five years after the date of blood donation may be used free of charge for clinical use according to the equivalent amount of blood donated. If a blood donor has donated more than 800 ml of blood, he/she can use free clinical blood for a lifetime. In addition to the preferential use of blood by the donor himself/herself as stipulated in the preceding paragraph, the spouse and immediate family members of the donor can use the blood free of charge in accordance with the amount of blood donated by the donor when they use the blood clinically.