This Chart Details How Important Blood Donation is to World Health
Michael Hemsworth — April 25, 2013 — Tech
References: insurancequtoes & designyoutrust
There are several instances where a patient will need a blood transfusion, which is made possible through blood donation and this infographic dives deep into the statistics behind one of our most precious healing practices.
In the United States alone, a whopping 4.5 million lives are saved each year thanks to blood transfusions, but each of those can cost upwards of $1800 without proper insurance to cover it. These numbers are supported by the statistic that 1 in 4 Americans will require a transfusion of blood sometime throughout their lifespan.
Blood donation is a vital part of the healthcare industry not just on a North American scale, but on a global one. A single donation can in turn help to save three lives, yet only 5% of eligible donors do so each year.
For more information, contact your local healthcare authorities to find out how to donate.
In the United States alone, a whopping 4.5 million lives are saved each year thanks to blood transfusions, but each of those can cost upwards of $1800 without proper insurance to cover it. These numbers are supported by the statistic that 1 in 4 Americans will require a transfusion of blood sometime throughout their lifespan.
Blood donation is a vital part of the healthcare industry not just on a North American scale, but on a global one. A single donation can in turn help to save three lives, yet only 5% of eligible donors do so each year.
For more information, contact your local healthcare authorities to find out how to donate.
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Blood Donation — The increasing need for blood transfusions creates opportunities for innovations in blood donation processes and technology.
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Healthcare Costs — The high cost of blood transfusions without proper insurance coverage creates opportunities for innovations in healthcare cost management and affordability.
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Patient Education — The lack of understanding about the importance of blood donation presents opportunities for innovations in patient education about the necessity and benefits of donating blood.
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Healthcare Providers — Opportunities to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of blood transfusion and donation processes to better serve patients.
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Insurance Companies — Opportunities to develop innovative insurance products and solutions to address the high cost of blood transfusions and related healthcare services.
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Non-profit Organizations — Opportunities to increase awareness and education about the importance of blood donation and to encourage more people to become eligible donors.
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