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The need for organ donors has increased significantly in recent years.
However, one of the biggest obstacles to organ transplantation is getting people to sign
up to become donors before they face a tragic situation. That is why, to commemorate
the National Organ Donor Day, which is celebrated every May 23, in the following
article from Clínica Internacional, we will mention 5 reasons why it is good to register
to become an organ donor.
Organ donation is an opportunity to help others
Receiving an organ can be a life-changing event for such waiting patients.
Organ waiting list is growing
Every day, there are approximately more than 100,000 people waiting for an organ and,
after 24 hours, 10 more patients enter the list. On the other hand, around 20 people die
each day while waiting for an organ.
you help a lot of people
When you become an organ donor, you are not saving one person's life. For example,
with your donation of tissues, ligaments and bones, you can return the gift of movement
to a patient. Movement also changes a life.
You can save the life of a relative
Imagine that a member of your family needs an organ, you can donate a kidney or a
portion of your liver to your father or brother and continue with your normal life with
very few restrictions.
no exclusions
No matter your age or whether you have tattoos, many of your organs may be viable for
transplant. The medical surgeon will evaluate your organs and decide if they are
suitable. Also, very few medical conditions will disqualify you from being an organ
donor. It can determine which organs are not suitable for surgery and use those that are
in good condition.
In short, a disease in one organ will not prevent you from donating others.