Blood donation helps patients with anaemia, blood loss, cancer, accidents, childbirth, thalassemia as we know but most of the people are not aware of the benefits of blood donation to the donor himself. There are multiple ways in which blood donation benefits the donor like

• •Although you won't get a full physical examination like you would at the doctor's office, you'll get a mini exam before your blood is drawn.
• •The screening check-up includes: general physical examination to look for jaundice or anaemia, blood pressure reading, body temperature check, haemoglobin level review, this check-up can help reveal health issues you may not have been aware of.
• •Your blood sample is tested for few mandatory tests pertaining to some dormant blood transmitted diseases like hepatitis B & C, HIV I & II, malaria & syphilis.
• •If there is any evidence you may be directed to higher centre for further confirmation & treatment to control & cure the disease as early as possible.
• •Donating blood at least once a year can help improve your blood flow and reduces the probability of arterial blockages. This in turn helps to reduce the load on your heart thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.
• •One of the benefits of donating blood and reducing iron stores is that it can reduce the risk of cancer. Excess iron is associated with cancer causing free radicles, unstable atoms that can damage cells and cause illness
• •Donating blood can improve emotional well being by reducing stress and negative feelings.
• •Regular blood donation can help maintaining your body weight.
• •Donating one unit of blood can save the lives of up to three people.Blood donors provide a vital service to the community. They help to maintain the blood requirements of the state & nation.