2007-07-24 13:20:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
You have to consider that in growing teens, they need all that they can get, and the blood people don't want to put anyone at any type of risk.
2007-07-24 13:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by happybidz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In New York state you can donate at 16 with parental permission, if you meet the minimum weight requirements . Check with the Red Cross, you may be able to donate blood in your state.
2007-07-24 13:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by Army mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood is a tissue of the body. Consent and consenting age are important to donate blood.
2007-07-24 15:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rules are rules, u also have 2 b over a certain weight.
2007-07-24 13:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Here Kitty Kitty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because this is to ensure that you of of legal age to submit---and to make sure you have enough left!! just kidding
2007-07-24 13:43:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋