1. How many people are waiting for organ transplants in the United States?
E. 56,000
Right!
As of May 5, 1998, there were over 56,000 patients waiting for a kidney, liver,
pancreas, intestine, heart, or lung transplant. The real tragedy is that many
of these patients will not live long enough to make it to the top of the list.
The shortage of organs is getting worse as the number of patients waiting rises
steadily each year, while the number of organs available for transplant has hardly
changed.
Last modified:
11 May 2000