10 FACTS ABOUT BLOOD & DONATING BLOOD
1. 4.5 million Americans would die each year without life saving blood transfusions.
2. Approximately 32,000 pints of blood are used each day in the United States.
3. Every three seconds someone needs blood.
4. One out of every 10 people entering a hospital needs blood
5. Just one pint of donated blood can help save as many as three people's lives.
6. There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O. AB is the universal recipient and O negative is the universal donor.
7. Blood centers often run short of type O and B blood.
8. If all blood donors gave 2 to 4 times a year, it would help prevent blood shortages.
9. Giving blood will not decrease your strength.
10. 60% of the US population is eligible to donate - only 5% do on a yearly basis.
