Family Builds $3.8 Billion Fortune, One Pint of Blood at a Time

The video discusses the blood plasma business, focusing on the Grifols family, who run a pharmaceutical company that develops drugs from human blood plasma. The business is lucrative due to its importance in treating patients with compromised immune systems and slowing Alzheimer's progression. However, it is controversial because the US, where 61% of global donations occur, allows paid donations, leading to concerns about exploitation of low-income individuals. Critics argue that plasma centers are predominantly located in poorer areas, targeting those in need of extra income.

How does the location of donation centers relate to income levels?

What reasons do people give for donating plasma according to the reporting?