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More donate organs in SA

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An increasing number of South Australians are donating organs, with 35 taking the step in 2011, the state government says.

Health Minister John Hill said that was four more than in 2010.

Nationally, 337 people donated organs or tissues last year, a 30 per cent increase from 2009.

"The steady rise in our state reflects the generosity of South Australian families willing to give others a second chance at life through organ and tissue donation," Mr Hill said.

Donations in South Australia are co-ordinated by DonateLife SA, which has clinical staff at major hospitals across Adelaide.

"This broad network, spanning intensive care units, emergency departments and transplant units, is committed to improving organ and tissue donation rates and outcomes, providing specialised family support services and raising awareness across the community," the minister said.

 

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