Plasma Donation Centers Expand to Middle-Class Areas Across America
Blood plasma centers are popping up in more middle-class neighborhoods, tapping into a growing supply of donors to meet the rising global demand for plasma-derived therapies.
Once relegated to lower-income areas, blood plasma donation centers are now increasingly setting up shop in middle-class neighborhoods across the United States. This shift reflects the growing global demand for plasma, a critical raw material used to produce essential medical therapies.
Plasma, the liquid component of blood that contains proteins, is in high global demand as it is the primary ingredient in the manufacture of therapies for rare and chronic diseases such as hemophilia, immune deficiencies, and neurological disorders. The U.S. currently provides around 70 percent of the world's blood plasma supply, making it a vital player in the global health landscape.
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Historically, plasma donation centers were more commonly found in less affluent neighborhoods, where the financial incentive to donate plasma could provide a much-needed supplemental income. However, as the need for plasma has escalated, these centers are now actively seeking out middle-class communities as a new source of donors.
Source: The New York Times
