Wednesday, October 8, 2008

10 factors to donate blood

You are eligible to donate blood if:

1. You are in good health.

2. You are between 18-60 years of age.

3. Your weight is above 45 kg.

4. You have more than 5 hours of sleep.

5. You are free from medical problems e.g. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, operation.

6. You have not taken any antibiotics recently.

7. You have taken a light meal before donating blood.

8. You are not involved in any of the following activities:
· Homosexual relationship
· Bisexual relationship
· Multiple sexual partners
· You have sexual contact with those mentioned above
· Drug abuse

9. Your last donation is more than 3 months ago.

10. For female - You are not having your menses, pregnant or breastfeeding

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