More black and Asian organ donors urgently needed

Play Now -->

DATE : Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:48:28 GMT
Entered in Database : 2007-03-19 10:48:28
length : 16999422
Link to the Show / Show Notes

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.

Play in your Iphone