Examination of Racial and Ethnic Differences in Deceased Organ Donation Ratio Over Time in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Historically, deceased organ donation was lower among Black compared with White populations, motivating efforts to reduce racial disparities. The overarching effect of these efforts in Black and other racial/ethnic groups remains unclear.

Objective

To examine changes in deceased organ donation over time.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cohort study used data from January 1, 1999, through December 31, 2017, from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients to quantify the number of actual deceased organ donors, and from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research Detailed Mortality File to quantify the number of potential donors (individuals who died under conditions consisten

SUBMITTER: Kernodle AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7876622 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature