Women more willing to donate organs posthumously in India
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Why in news
Data from 2024 driving license applications revealed that Indian women show a higher willingness to donate organs posthumously despite men being the majority of recipients.
Background
India has a high rate of living organ donations but low deceased organ donations compared to other nations. Data from 2024 driving license applications indicates a gender disparity where men outnumber women among recipients, particularly for liver transplants.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact2024 driving license application data revealed higher willingness of women for posthumous organ donation.
- FactMen outnumber women among organ recipients in India.
- FactLiver transplants are a primary area of medical need for male recipients in the study.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the systemic and socio-cultural factors contributing to the disparity between public intent and actual execution in India's deceased organ donation framework.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Disconnect between public willingness and hospital capacity for organ procurement
- Socio-cultural disparity: Gendered perceptions of organ donation and medical priority for liver transplants
- Policy gap: Need for systemic improvements to convert public intent into successful deceased donations
Keywords: Organ Donation · Public Intent · Systemic Bottlenecks · Gender Disparity · Healthcare Infrastructure
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