The Importance of Blood Donation and How to Do It
Blood donation is an act that can save lives, as donated blood can help people in need.
Benefits of Blood Donation
In addition to helping others, blood donation is also beneficial for the donor's health, including:
- Reducing the risk of heart disease
- Maintaining liver health
- Helping with weight loss
- Increasing the production of new red blood cells
- Early detection of diseases
How to Donate Blood
Here’s how to donate blood:
- Visit a trusted blood donation unit at a hospital or clinic.
- Fill out the registration form and undergo a health check.
- If you meet the requirements, the blood donation will proceed.
- After donating blood, rest for 10-15 minutes.
Requirements for Blood Donation
Here are the requirements for blood donation:
- Physically and mentally healthy
- Aged 17-70 years
- Minimum weight of 45 kg
- Minimum hemoglobin level of 13.5 g/dL
- Normal blood pressure
- Free from infectious diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C
Healthy Living Tips
Maintaining good health is the key to donating blood regularly. Here are some healthy living tips:
- Consume a balanced nutritious diet
- Exercise regularly
- Get enough rest
- Avoid smoking and alcohol
- Manage stress well
By donating blood regularly, we can indirectly get a free health check-up, as staff will check heart rate, blood pressure, and hemoglobin (HB) level before drawing blood.
Let's Share Life
Blood donation is a noble act that can save lives. By donating blood, we can help others and also maintain our health. Come on, be a blood donor and share life!
Additional Information
Closing Message
As a specialist doctor, I encourage the community to live healthily and donate blood regularly. By doing so, we can help others and also maintain our own health.
Here is the translation of the text into English:
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Doctor's Practice Schedule can be accessed through the Hermina Hospitals website. Select the RSIA Hermina Mutiara Bunda Salatiga branch.
Daily schedules are available on the Instagram story @rsiaherminamutiarabundasltg.
Patient Registration
[https://herminahospitals.com/en/branch/hermina-yogya](https://herminahospitals.com/en/branch/hermina-yogya)
Or register through the call center at 1500 488 / (0298) 329500
Reference
https://upk.kemkes.go.id/new/kenali-manfaat-donor-darah-bagi-tubuhmu