Organ trade

Organ trade

Organ trade is the trade involving inner organs of the human body for transplantation. There is a global need or demand for healthy body parts for transplantation, which far exceeds the numbers available. As of 2021, about 114,000 people in the U.S. were on the waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant.

History

The organ trade has been present since the inception of transplantation as a medical procedure. The first successful organ transplant was performed in 1954, and since then, the demand for organs has far outstripped supply. This has led to the development of a black market for organs, where organs are bought and sold illegally.

Legal and ethical issues

The organ trade is considered illegal in most countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemns commercialization of organs, and encourages donation from deceased and living donors who freely choose to donate without any form of payment.

Despite these regulations, the organ trade continues to thrive in the black market. This is due to the high demand for organs and the lack of sufficient supply. The organ trade raises serious ethical issues, as it often involves exploitation of the poor and vulnerable who sell their organs out of desperation.

See also

• Organ transplantation
• Black market
• World Health Organization

References

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