The need is critical for Native American
organ, eye and tissue donors.
1,000 Native Americans across the United States are waiting for someone to donate an organ that will save their lives. Most – approximately 85% - are waiting on a kidney. Many will not receive an organ in time.
The shortage of organs for transplant affects all ethnic and racial groups – more than 17 people die every day waiting for an organ. It is especially critical in Native American communities where diabetes is common, and the rate of end-stage renal disease is rampant. Native Americans wait the longest of any racial or ethnic group in the United States between beginning kidney dialysis and receiving a deceased donor kidney transplant.*
It is vitally important that Native Americans register their wishes to be a donor and share their decision with their family and community to encourage others to do the same.
The shortage of organs for transplant affects all ethnic and racial groups – more than 17 people die every day waiting for an organ. It is especially critical in Native American communities where diabetes is common, and the rate of end-stage renal disease is rampant. Native Americans wait the longest of any racial or ethnic group in the United States between beginning kidney dialysis and receiving a deceased donor kidney transplant.*
It is vitally important that Native Americans register their wishes to be a donor and share their decision with their family and community to encourage others to do the same.
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