Why should minorities be particularly concerned about donation?
Some diseases of the kidney, heart, lung, liver and pancreas are prevalent in minority communities and can be treated through transplantation. Successful transplantation is often enhanced by the matching of organs between members of the same ethnic and racial group. More information on Minorities and Organ Donation and Transplantation: Minority Organ Tissue Transplantation Education Program United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Minority Affairs Committee National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases U.S.
A growing number of minorities are awaiting transplants throughout the United States. Certain diseases of the kidney, heart, lung, liver and pancreas are prevalent in minority communities. Many of these diseases can only be treated through transplantation. Successful transplantation often is enhanced by the matching of organs between members of the same ethnic and racial group.
