Why can't I donate blood to the Red Cross?!
Question: Why can't I donate blood to the Red Cross.?
I got permission from my parents but they said I couldn't donate blood because I'm under the weight requirement. Is it really that important.? What might the risks of donating blood when you're under the weight requirement be.?Health Question & Answer
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A pint of blood from an underweight person accounts for more of the total percentage of blood than it would be if it came from a heavier person. The risk would be fainting also called syncope.Health Question & Answer
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Blood donation is a very nice selfless action, however, they dont want you to to get sick or pass out due to it. They take a certain amount of blood from everyone, the same amount, so if you are under the weight, it means that the amount they have to take from you could be dangerous to your health. It could cause you to be anemic, which could in turn make you more susceptible to illness, and could cause you to be weak and tired for weeks, and even pass outHealth Question & Answer
Blood donation is not good for anyone.Health Question & Answer