Back June 14 is World Blood Donor Day! Give blood and keep the world beating

At every moment, someone, somewhere, needs blood. Blood components – plasma, red cells and platelets – are routinely used to save patients’ lives during surgery, after an accident or during acute illnesses, such as cancer or haemophilia. Regular blood donations are needed to give patients access to safe and quality-assured blood and blood components.
EDQM Strasbourg, France 14/06/2021
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June 14 is World Blood Donor Day! Give blood and keep the world beating

How much do you know about blood donation?

1. For every 1000 inhabitants in Europe, how many are blood donors?

 

A

B

C

D

15

23

28

35

 

2. How many blood units overall are transfused each year in Europe?

A

B

C

D

5 million

20 million

25 million

35 million

 

3. How many lives can one unit of whole blood save?

A

B

C

1

2

3

 

Find the correct answers and more in our blood transfusion infographic.

At every moment, someone, somewhere, needs blood.

Blood components – plasma, red cells and platelets – are routinely used to save patients’ lives during surgery, after an accident or during acute illnesses, such as cancer or haemophilia. Regular blood donations are needed to give patients access to safe and quality-assured blood and blood components.

Donors have continued to give generously this year, as support for blood donation continues across Europe, despite the difficult circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

So on June 14, World Blood Donor Day 2021, say a big thank you to all blood donors and make an appointment to give blood soon.

You can save lives, too!

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