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Seasonal Patterns of Living Kidney Donation in the United States From 1995 to 2019.

Andrew ArkingGabriella KadduAllan B MassieDorry L SegevJacqueline Garonzik-WangJon SnyderElizabeth A KingAbimereki D MuzaaleFawaz Al Ammary
Published in: Clinical transplantation (2024)
Our findings indicate lower rates of living kidney donation in non-summer months across income tertiles. Interventions are needed to address barriers to donation in non-summer seasons and facilitate donations throughout the year. Since the Organ Donor Leave Law provides a solid foundation for supporting year-round donation, extending the law's provisions beyond federal employees may mitigate identified seasonal barriers.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • heat stress
  • mental health