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Can you be an organ donor if you are over 70? Your Age Doesn't Define Your Eligibility

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), more than 30 percent of all deceased organ donors in the U.S. since 1988 have been aged 50 or older, proving that age is just a number. So, can you be an organ donor if you are over 70? The simple answer is yes, and your eligibility is based on your overall health, not your date of birth.

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Can a 70 year old be an organ donor? The surprising truth about age and donation

According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, over one-third of all deceased organ donors in recent years have been aged 50 or older. This statistic powerfully counters a common misconception and provides an encouraging answer to the question: **Can a 70 year old be an organ donor?** The truth is, your overall health, not your chronological age, is the most important factor in determining eligibility.

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At what age do you stop being able to donate organs?

According to the National Institute on Aging, one in three people who donated organs in 2021 was over the age of 50. The truth about **at what age do you stop being able to donate organs** is that there is no maximum age limit, as eligibility is based on a person's overall health, not their years.

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