Public expenditure can be classified on the basis of benefits they confer on different groups of people. Common benefits to all: Expenditures that confer common benefits on all the people. For example, expenditure on education, public health, transport, defence, law and order, general administration.
More than 4.5 million American lives are saved each year by a single, selfless act--donating blood. In fact, just one pint of blood can help save up to three lives. Although 60 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, only 5 percent actually do. There are several reasons for the low turnout, says Ronald Sacher, MD, Hoxworth Blood Center director and professor of internal medicine and pathology, ranging from nasty weather to discouraging myths.
Minimum weight requirement is 110 pounds. Persons 16 years of age may donate with the written consent of their parent or legal guardian. Under the age 16 you can donate blood only for your own use You're right in stating that donating blood is a good gesture.. 10 REASONS TO DONATE BLOOD =Blood transfusions save lives.