There are many interesting facts surrounding blood donation that you may be unaware of, so, we decided to compile a list of ten (10) interesting facts about blood donation. Here’s the list:

1. Blood cannot be manufactured. It can only come as a gift from people like you
2. The need for blood increases during holidays and summer months
3. Smokers can also submit blood provided that they abstain from smoking one hour before and after donation
4. Diabetics on insulin are advised not to donate blood
5. Persons on aspirin, antibiotics, anti-hypertensive, steroids, hormones, anticoagulants, on inhalers cannot donate blood
6. A good meal at least four hours before blood donation is recommended.
7. Persons above 60 years and below 18 years cannot donate blood
8. Every three seconds someone in the world needs blood
9. One out of every 10 people entering a hospital needs blood
10. Blood makes up about 7% of your body’s weight

Are you aware of any blood facts that we left out of our list. Comment below and let us know.

Blood Donation Interesting Facts