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Transplant Waitlist Inequality Exposed

Did you know girls and Black kids in the UK are less likely to even make it onto the kidney transplant waiting list? A new study found girls are 12% less likely, Black children 19% less likely, and kids from poorer backgrounds 33% less likely to be listed compared to their peers. Even in a universal healthcare system, these gaps are real and start shockingly early. More awareness and action are needed to fix this! #HealthInequality #TransplantAwareness #KidneyTransplant #Health #BodyHealth