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Organ Donation

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by rob1, Register Correspondent Sunday, May 20, 2001 1:00 AM Comment

The number of living organ donors jumped 17.2% in the United States last year, the largest increase on record. A total of 22,854 organs were transplanted. The Vatican has encouraged organ donation as long as ethical standards are followed.

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