Women's Access To Donated Kidneys Declines With Age, Particularly Compared With Men
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 18:42
in Health & Medicine
Younger women have equivalent access to kidney transplants compared with their male counterparts, but older women receive transplants much less frequently than older men, according to a new study. The results suggest that steps are needed to ensure that women are provided with equal opportunities to receive kidney transplants as they age.