Men (47.7%) donated more blood than women (36.3) and 16% of donors were classified as unfit, being 8.8% female and 7.2% male
Data released by the Hemocentro Coordinator of Mato Grosso do Sul (Hemosul) indicate that 53,783 people from Mato Grosso do Sul donated blood and helped 107,566 lives in 2023.
The months with the highest number of donations were August (5,084), June (5,001), March (4,642), May (4,567), among others.
The months with the lowest number of donations were October (3,860), April (4,153), November (4,172), December (4,364), January (4,399), February (4,399), among others.
Men (47.7%) donated more blood than women (36.3) and 16% of donors were classified as unfit, with 8.8% female and 7.2% male.
Adequate is someone who meets all the requirements (weight, age and good health) to donate blood and unfit is someone who does not. The most common causes of disability are the use of a certain medication, infections, illnesses, anemia, among others.
People over 29 years old (61.9%) were those who donated the most blood in 2023, followed by the public aged 18 to 29 years old (21.2%) and the group under 18 years old (0.9%). The other 16% were classified as unfit.
The blood groups with the highest number of donors were O (54.1%), O+ (46.8%), A (32.6%) and A+ (28.8%). The groups with the lowest number of donations were AB- (0.4%), B- (1.3%), AB+ (2.5%), and AB (2.9%).
Currently, Hemosul needs urgent donations of O+ and O-, which are in critical stock of 25%. Those who are eligible can make the gesture of solidarity at the Hemosul headquarters, from 7am to 5pm and at the Santa Casa Blood Bank, from 7am to 11am.
IMPORTANCE
Donating blood is a gesture of solidarity that saves the lives of people who have suffered accidents and undergone transfusions, transplants, surgeries and other procedures.
A bag of blood contains, on average, 450ml. One collection, which takes eight to twelve minutes, can save three to four lives.
In an exclusive interview with State Post Officethe public relations manager of Rede Hemosul, Mayra Franceschi, stated that donating blood is a gesture of love for others.
“Blood donation is a gesture of solidarity, the only way to save lives when you need a blood transfusion. The act of saving someone you don’t know is one of the greatest demonstrations of love that human beings can practice. Donating blood is a an act of social responsibility, a citizen’s duty. A look of concern for others. It is also knowing that the world is moving and tomorrow it could be me or one of my loved ones”, explained the manager.
What do you need to donate blood?
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Present official document with photo
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Answer the form with dozens of questions about your health condition
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Go through medical screening – the patient is under observation and receives a snack from the team after donating blood
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Be well fed and rested
Who can donate blood?
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People between 16 and 69 years old – minors under 18 must be accompanied by their parents/guardians and have authorization from their legal guardian
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People weighing 51kg or more
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A man can donate blood four times a year, every three months. A woman can donate blood three times a year, every four months.
*The period is different for women, as there is loss of iron during the menstrual cycle. As a result, replenishing the iron stock takes longer.
Who cannot donate blood?
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Patient infected with Covid-19 or flu
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Recently vaccinated against Covid-19 or flu. Anyone who took Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Janssen must wait a seven-day interval to donate blood. Anyone who has had Coronavac or the flu vaccine should wait just two days. These deadlines apply to each dose
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Pregnant
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Postpartum women
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People with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
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People carrying the AIDS virus
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People with hepatitis B and C
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People who have certain diseases, such as autoimmune diseases, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, leprosy, tuberculosis, cancer, etc.
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People who use a certain medication (see doctor)
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People who use illicit drugs
Check out places and times to donate blood in Campo Grande:
- Hemosul: Fernando Corrêa da Costa, number 1304, Campo Grande – Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm
- Santa Casa Blood Bank: Rui Barbosa, 3.633, center, Campo Grande – Monday to Friday, from 7am to 11am
