Blood donation is called life donation, and it is a task that can save the life of a needy. Doctors and health experts are of the opinion that every healthy person must donate blood from time to time. But this question often comes to the mind of people how often a person can donate blood and under which circumstances it is not safe.
Benefits of blood donation
According to doctors, blood donation is not only beneficial for others, but it is also beneficial for the health of the blood donor itself. Regular blood donation keeps iron levels in the body balanced, which reduces the risk of heart diseases. Also, the process of new blood formation is accelerated, which improves blood quality and the body feels more energetic.
How many times a year can blood donation be done?
Dr. Sonia Rawat, director of the Preventive Health and Wellness Department at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, says that a healthy person can donate blood once every eight weeks. That is, donating blood four to six times a year is considered safe. However, this is possible only when the person is completely healthy and does not suffer from any kind of disease or infection.
Who should avoid blood donation?
Although blood donation is a virtuous act, it is not appropriate to do this in some situations. According to doctors, the following people should avoid donating blood:
- Pregnant women or who are breastfeeding
- Hemoglobin or iron level
- Recently a person boiled by a major surgery or disease
- Heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes patient
- People suffering from infectious diseases like hepatitis, HIV, syphilis
- Excessive alcohol
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