Is there an age limit for organ donation?

Published on 8 November 2024

Young or old, sick or in good health, there are no contraindications in principle to organ and tissue donation.

Today, donation is possible at any age.

In 2023, 3.2% of brain-dead donors were aged 17 or under, 24.8% aged 18 to 49, 29.2% aged 50 to 64 and 42.7% over 65.

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