US supplies most of the world’s plasma. No country depends on it more than China | CNN
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The US supplies 70% of the world’s plasma. China’s heavy reliance on its biggest geopolitical rival for this critical ingredient leaves its patients vulnerable.

I am not hating on USA. I just occasionally stumble across something that blows my mind, and today it’s these 2 sentences:

Every year, millions of Americans offer up their arms to cover everyday costs – people like 25-year-old Sky Tucker.

“While I do know it could save a life, most of the time, I’m just worried about if I’m gonna get my next meal or if I can feed my cats,” said the community college student who sold plasma twice a week for seven years to help make ends meet.

  • unfortunate_ferret@piefed.caEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Yep. My wife did this for years (before we met; we’re doing alright now), while working multiple jobs, to afford rent and food.