Paying for plasma donations raises serious ethical questions. Is it really a voluntary transaction when people feel financially pressured to donate? Is it ethical to pay low-income individuals for something as personal as their blood? The fact that plasma donation centers are often in poorer neighborhoods suggests this is less about charity and more about exploitation. Frequent donations also come with health risks like fatigue and dizziness, further complicating the moral landscape.
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America's blood plasma trade is booming, but it’s not driven by altruism—it's driven by economic desperation.
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