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Below are listed some donor statistics. Both national and local statistics are given. It is the hope of OOSN that these numbers will enlighten you and emphasize the critical shortage of organ donors. In this way we hope to stimulate thought on this important issue,  encourage you to make a decision on donation, and share it with your family.

Organ Donation and Transplantation Statistics

as of June, 2001

National Waiting List Oklahoma Waiting List
Kidneys 49,192 Kidneys 347
Liver 17,796 Liver 71
Pancreas 1134 Pancreas 18
Islet Cell 203 Islet Cell 0
Kidney/Pancreas 2,512 Kidney/Pancreas 14
Intestine 163 Intestine 0
Heart 4,256 Heart 104
Heart/Lung 218 Heart/Lung 0
Lung 3,717 Lung 30
Total 76,710 Total 584

Note: Some patients are waiting for more than one organ, therefore the total number of patients is less than the sum of patients waiting for each organ.

Oklahoma Year-End Statistics 2002

61 Organ Donors

234 Organs Recovered

51 Organs Imported

198 Oklahoma Transplants performed

66 Organs Exported and Shared

For Donation and Referral Statistics for your hospital call:  1-888-580-5680  or  405-840-5551

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