Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why

By: Ana S. Iltis, Wake Forest University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 6, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Ana S. Iltis, Wake Forest University

As one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., kidney disease is a serious public health problem. The disease is particularly severe among Black Americans, who are three times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney failure.

While Black people constitute only 12% of the U.S. population, they account for 35% of those with kidney failure. The reason is due in part to …

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