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Why Americans Wait So Long For Organs There are more than 100,000 people in the United States waiting for an organ transplant, and they could be waiting a while. A little more than 50% of people waiting for an organ will receive one within five years because of the shortage of organs available. The organ donation system in the U.S. is designed to save as many lives as possible without wasting available organs, but there are built-in inequalities that affect who has access. People of color, people of lower socioeconomic status and women receive transplants at a lower rate and are also more likely to wait longer for an organ than patients with similar medical issues. The medical community has been working on ways to increase the supply by using live donors for organs like kidneys, organs from animals and even mechanical organs. Watch the video above to learn how the U.S. organ transplant system works and what we can do to increase supply while decreasing inequality.

While Jeremiah Armstead’s family struggled with homelessness, he excelled as a student and athlete, earning a spot at Fisk University with former NBA point guard Kenny Anderson as his coach. The rising star tells NBC News' Kathy Park that his mom and siblings are his greatest motivation. #nbcnews #news #risingstar #jeremiaharmstead #basketball #sports #collegesports #fiskuniversity

Climate Change Washing Away Beaches In North Carolina’s Outer Banks The coastline of North Carolina’s Outer Banks is under threat and officials are trying to fortify the area by adding sand to the beaches. NBC News’ Anne Thompson visited the barrier islands to see how residents there are dealing with rising sea levels, which are fueled in part by climate change. #NBCNews #news #beaches #islands #northcarolina

Rescue Efforts Underway In Florida As Death Toll Expected To Rise #HurricaneIan #FEMA #Florida #news #rescue #ian #nbcnews

Alabama Man Traces Ancestry Back Centuries To Embrace Latino Culture #News #Latino #Ancestry

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