IMSS: Benefits of donating blood
You don't just help others; your health benefits too every time you donate blood.
Scientific studies have shown that people who donate blood regularly reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease. And that's not the only benefit: each donation includes a complete medical checkup that can help you detect potential health problems early.
What do they check when you donate blood?To ensure safety and prevent the transmission of infections, all blood products undergo rigorous testing. These tests provide you with valuable information about your health status:
- Vital signs: blood pressure, height, weight, and temperature
- Blood count (detects anemia and alterations in blood cells)
- Blood typing
- HIV (AIDS) detection
- Screening for hepatitis B and C
- Syphilis screening
- Detection of trypanosomiasis
- If any significant changes are detected, you will be notified immediately and confidentially.
Although few people know it, donating blood is not only an act of solidarity, it also brings multiple benefits to your body:
- It provides you with information about your general health status
- Improves blood flow
- Helps purify triglycerides
- Reduces the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular events
- Stimulates the production of new blood cells
- Balances iron levels in the blood
- In addition to saving lives, donating can help you protect your own.
With information from the ABC Medical Center and the Mexican Social Security Institute.
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