Middle Class Disappearing as Americans Sell Plasma
In suburban strip malls and towns across the country, a growing number of Americans are selling their plasma for compensation, an increasingly vital source of income to cover basic expenses. This practice, occurring at over 1,200 plasma centers, has seen a significant rise as individuals, even those with stable jobs and marketable skills, struggle to keep up with rising costs. The multibillion-dollar industry provides an estimated $4.7 billion annually to donors, highlighting a critical financial lifeline for middle-class households facing economic precarity.
John Q. Hosedrinker