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Study on promotion of organ donation in foreign countries
- Date2018-09-27 20:45
- Update2018-09-27 20:45
- DivisionDivision of Strategic Planning for Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Tel043-719-7271
Study on promotion of organ donation in foreign countries
Choi Kiho
Division of Organ Donation Support, Korean Network for Organ Sharing, KCDC
Jang Kyungsook
Department of Public Relation, Korea Organ Donation Agency
Since the enforcement of the National Transplant Act, the Korean government has tried to promote organ donation. However, a news report published last year caused a decrease in organ donation, and the public opinion on organ donation is still poor. To resolve this issue, we reviewed the promotion of organ donation in foreign countries such as Spain and USA.
Keywords: Organ donation, Transplant
Choi Kiho
Division of Organ Donation Support, Korean Network for Organ Sharing, KCDC
Jang Kyungsook
Department of Public Relation, Korea Organ Donation Agency
Since the enforcement of the National Transplant Act, the Korean government has tried to promote organ donation. However, a news report published last year caused a decrease in organ donation, and the public opinion on organ donation is still poor. To resolve this issue, we reviewed the promotion of organ donation in foreign countries such as Spain and USA.
Keywords: Organ donation, Transplant
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