More black and Asian organ donors urgently needed

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DATE : Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:48:28 GMT
Entered in Database : 2007-03-19 10:48:28
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Black and south Asians are three times more likely to need a kidney transplant than the general population but make up less than 2% of deceased organ donors ? so patients from these groups have to wait twice as long (up to four years) for a suitable donor than white patients. Only black and south Asian people can help solve this escalating problem. Hear comedian Curtis Walker?s plea.

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