I would like to sell one of my kidneys in order to get out of debt and help someone that needs a transplant. Where can I find resources?
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There are far more things important than being in debt, like your health. If your going to give such a thing, it should be because you truly, deep in your heart want to give someone the gift of life. No reputable organization will buy your kidney.
In England, there is the Human Organ Transplants Act 1989. In the United States there is The National Organ Transplant Act of 1984, which states that all involved in the selling of human of organs will be punished and arrange.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1989/ukpga_19890031_en_1
http://www.ustransplant.org/glossary.aspx?term=National%20Organ%20Transplant%20Act%20%28NOTA%29
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In 2006, Iran became the only country to legally allow individuals to sell their kidneys, and the market price is of the order of US$2,000 to US$4,000
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_transplant
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...hummm... "in some third world country".... Lets blame on them because is impossible that could happen in my own backyard ¿right? ¿How I´m not impress? ¿Could you indicate in which of those countries kidneys "fly of the shelf"?
¿Any sources?
Any way, here is my vote for the rest of your answer.
Discovery channel has a entired episode dedicated for the black market of selling organs in third world countries. Many people do it even though it is not legal because they get 2 or 3 thousand dollars from it. 2 or 3 thousand dollars in third world country is a lot of money. It isn't even enough in the US to get started. I am sure you can find a black market in the US but you'd have to find a buyer willing to pay a couple of hundred thousands dollars and team of doctors who will ask no questions. Then get fined 50,000 if you get caught and possibly spend time in prison.
http://cseserv.engr.scu.edu/StudentWebPages/ABilczo/ResearchPaper.htm
http://www.jimandellen.org/gmuhome/OrganTrafficking.html
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Organ trafficking is most prevalent in third world countries. These civilians get sick or become so poor they do not know where to turn. In poverty stricken countries there is no such thing as insurance so when it comes to treatment and recovery, they do not have money for such emergencies. For example, kidney dialysis is expensive, time consuming, and does not give a guarantee to cure the person. In the long run it is cheaper for them to pay for this operation, receive a kidney from a living person and live longer. Healthy people who know of others who need organs sign up to donate theirs for money. It is extreme like prostitution; they objectify themselves in order to earn extra cash or in most cases just to support their family.
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http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2002/C/20025415.html
But to answer you question. Philippines a country in which kidney's have flown off the shelves.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hArQn4tsN4n_cT1TcmiLJN_axsfQ
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Baseco is the best-known living donor community, with local officials estimating that some 3,000 of the slum's 50,000 residents have sold a kidney.
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