The country's blood supply is donated by about eight million people, representing a broad cross section of the population, although fewer than 5% of those eligible donate.
It's a place where many people can donate blood.
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Yes, gay people are able to donate blood in many countries, but there may be restrictions based on sexual activity and other factors.
they ask people to donate blood so that they can give the blood to people who need it because they have lost alot of blood and or going to have a transplant or oporation.
No...you should not donate blood if you are tachycardic. Most blood banks will not allow you to donate blood if you heart rate is over 100. Some people with SVT can have a seizure if they donate blood. This is a question you need to have answered by your cardiologist.
A blood bank is for people to donate blood and to receive blood that people donated to get blood transfusions.
It is important for people of all blood types to donate blood. Blood donation is an easy way to save another persns life. Some blood types are more rare than others. People with AB blood type should donate, because their is a shortage of blood available.
Donated blood saves many lives. You donate blood so other people can benefit from it if they (i) have lost blood in an injury, (ii) have a disorder that requires blood replenishing, (iii) have to undergo a major surgery in which blood is to be given. It can also be used for testing.
You donate roughly 1 quart when you donate blood.Edit 3/18/2013 20:19: The answer above is false. You donate a pint of blood (0.5 quarts).
Blood type AB can only donate to another AB type. Blood type O+ can be given to anyone, but a blood type like A or B or AB can only be donated to a person who has the same exact blood type as the person who is donating their blood.
All people are able to donate blood, whether they are type A, B, Ab or O. In order to donate blood the person must be on his/her legal age, must not be underweight, and has no intake of alcohol in the past 7 days.
Around 13.6 million people in the United States alone donate blood each year. This number can vary depending on global health crises, natural disasters, and other factors that may increase demand for blood donations.