Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why
- Written by Ana S. Iltis, Professor of Philosophy; Carlson Professor of University Studies; and Director, Center for Bioethics, Health and Society, Wake Forest University
Corey Mayes at his New York home on Feb. 10, 2023, after receiving a kidney transplant.Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty ImagesAs one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., kidney disease is a serious public health problem. The disease is particularly severe among Black Americans, who are three times more likely than white Americans to develop...
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