There are two main forms of the Illegal Organ Trade. Those from impoverished economic conditions selling their own body organs for profit, and body parts taken from executed prisoners. The black market trade of human organs is sustained by wealthy individuals, sometimes on long waiting lists for transplants, traveling to foreign countries for the procedure.
Fast Facts:
- China is the world´s second largest performer of organ transplants.
- The Chinese government has been unable to account for the source of 41,500 transplanted organs for the years 2000 to 2005.
- Offers to sell organs have been found on the Internet.
Illegal Organ Trade Central Figures
- World Medical Association
- Medical News Today: World Medical Association Council Meeting
- WMA: Policy: Statement on Human Organ Donation and Transplantation
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why is it illegal to sell organs?
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when was it made illegal to sell organs in the U.S.
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The buying and selling of organs in the United States is banned under the 1984 National Organ Transplant Act, and medical organizations are united in their opposition to ...
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?(2 Answers)
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Selling a kidney is illegal in most all countries. It considered a black market trade, which I wouldn't advise anyone take part of. That is usually in ...
