29%
of those currently waiting for an organ donation are African American.
African Americans are the largest group of minorities in need of an organ transplant.
African Americans have higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure than Caucasians, increasing the risk of organ failure. African Americans comprise 13% of the population, 34% of those waiting for a kidney, and 21% of those waiting for a heart.
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