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people need a lifesaving organ transplant (total waiting list candidates). Of those, 64,148 people are active waiting list candidates.
from unos.org / 9.14.21
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living donor transplants in 2020. The number of living donor transplants was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since June of 2020 they have occurred at rates more similar to pre-pandemic activity. Learn about living donation.
from unos.org / 9.14.21
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deceased donors in 2020 – marking a 10th consecutive record-breaking year. Even with a 38% increase in deceased donation over the last five years, the need for organ donors is immense. Register to be an organ donor.
from unos.org / 09-14-21
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total transplants in 2021; January 2021 – August 2021
from unos.org / January – August 2021 as of 9.13.21
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