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Should we allow seniors to receive organ donations?

While most people assume younger recipients get priority, a significant portion of organs in the United States—over 60% in some recent years—are allocated to patients aged 50 and older. This reality brings to the forefront the complex and often misunderstood question: should we allow seniors to receive organ donations? It is a medical and ethical dilemma with no simple answer, requiring a compassionate and informed discussion.