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June 14th is Blood Donor Day. This day is designed to express gratitude and respect to donors who voluntarily donate blood. According to the Korean Red Cross, approximately 300 people need to donate blood annually to avoid importing blood. However, with the low birth rate and aging population, the blood donor population is declining, putting South Korea on the verge of becoming a country with a blood shortage. Looking at trends by age group, the number of teenage blood donors is expected to reach approximately 570,000 in 2023, but by 2040, it is projected to decline by more than 57% to approximately 240,000. Furthermore, according to the Korea Blood Management Headquarters, blood reserves are only 4.4 days, falling short of the optimal five-day reserve (as of February 21, 2024). There are 154 blood donation centers in South Korea. Anyone in good health between the ages of 16 and 69 can donate. To ensure a safe blood donation, donors are first identified with an ID card and then given a questionnaire to determine their eligibility. Donors are then given a questionnaire that includes temperature, blood pressure, weight, medications, anemia, medical conditions, and specific gravity. If eligible, they can choose their preferred donation type. A 400ml donation takes approximately 15 minutes. To prevent temporary dizziness, it's recommended to rest for at least 15 minutes afterward. It's recommended to get 7-8 hours of sleep before donating and eat a light meal on the day of. There is a misconception that donating blood is bad for your health. Blood volume in the body accounts for 8% of body weight in adult men and 7% in women. Since the body has approximately 15% of its total blood volume, donating 400ml, or about 10% of total blood volume, is not a significant burden. To prevent anemia, the Blood Donation Center sets guidelines for the intervals between donations and the number of donations allowed, preventing excessive participation by individuals. Furthermore, all medical devices, including needles, used for blood donation are sterilized and disposable and discarded immediately after use, eliminating the risk of disease transmission through blood donation. Blood donation not only increases Korea's blood supply but also benefits health. Various blood tests are performed during donation, allowing donors to assess their medical status. According to the American Red Cross, people with high hemoglobin levels can reduce blood viscosity through blood donation, which can help prevent cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack. Since blood donation is voluntary, raising awareness of its necessity is crucial. In celebration of Blood Donor Day, let's explore the importance of blood donation and its health benefits. [Let's all donate blood and maintain healthy blood circulation!] To celebrate Blood Donor Day, the Korean Red Cross and Chong Kun Dang Health Promega, Korea's leading Omega-3 brand, will be holding a campaign to promote blood donation culture. This campaign offers a 15-day supply of Omega-3 (Promega Alti-G Omega-3 Dual) to all blood donors nationwide from Monday, June 10th to Sunday, June 16th (or until supplies last). *#1 in Korea: #1 in purchase rate, 2023 Kantar World Panel Consumer Survey *Omega-3: Oil containing EPA and DHA *#1 Globally-Selling Ingredient: Frost & Sullivan 2022 (as of 2021) /Health Chosun Video Team [email protected]