illegal
what organs are most frequently trafficked?
kidneys
Universal Eligibility?
Anyone may sign up to be an organ donor regardless of age or health background. This covers those who might have had past health problems.
what percent of people are organ donors in the U.S.
56%
Other than organs, what other transplantable items can be used to save lives?
Other tissues available for transplants include heart valves, bone, and skin.
who are the most common victims for organ trafficking?
refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers
How many lives could you save by donating?
One organ donor may save more than eight lives and improve the lives of seventy-five others by donating organs, tissues, and corneas.
how many organ donors are eligible to donate after death?
1%
How much longer does an organ last when donated alive versus dead?
Regarding organs, living donor kidneys usually survive longer than deceased donor kidneys, with a median lifetime of around 15 years versus 9 years for deceased donor kidneys.
how many illegal transplants are there per year?
12000
If you want to donate now, what organs can you donate?
kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, intestines, and tissues
What risks do accepting an organ transplant have?
Recipients of organ transplants have to take immunosuppressive drugs for life to stop their bodies from rejecting the new organ. This raises their likelihood of specific cancers and infections.
Daily how many people are dying because of insufficiently available organs?
With about 17 people dying daily as a result of insufficiently available organs, more than 114,000 individuals in the United States are now awaiting an organ transplant.