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Oct 27, 2025

4 min

How does age affect kidney donation? A guide for older potential donors

According to the National Kidney Registry, over 30% of all living kidney donors in the U.S. in 2024 were over the age of 50, dispelling the common myth of a strict age limit. So, how does age affect kidney donation, and what does this mean for older individuals considering this life-saving gift? It's not about a number, but about your overall health.

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Oct 23, 2025

5 min

Is there a cutoff age for kidney donation?

According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), over 30% of all deceased organ donors since 1988 have been aged 50 or older. This statistic challenges the common misconception that age is a barrier to helping someone in need and addresses the question: is there a cutoff age for kidney donation?

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