Bryan TuckerSep 12

Racial disparities in organ transplants in the United States are significant. Black patients, who make up approximately 28% of those on the waiting list, receive only about 23% of the transplants. This disparity is attributed to formulas that were once used to assess the severity of Black kidney disease, which resulted in delayed access to transplants.

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Organ Transplant Inequality: The Silent Racial Divide %

Data reveals a stark organ transplant inequality in the U.S. Discover the systemic barriers and racial biases that lead to longer waits and worse outcomes for

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