Rationale
Many African Americans suffer from heart related illnesses due to the consumption of a high fatty diet. The education of the African American community concerning organ donation is important if we want to increase participation. The number of African Americans registered on the organ donor list is smaller than other ethnic groups. Religious beliefs, misconceptions, lack of information about the issue, distrust in the medical community, and the lack of insurance are some of the reasons for the lack in participation. I work in a military academy high school; the student population is 98% African American. I consider it my duty as an educator to give my students the facts so they can make informed decisions. Students can take the information they learn in class back home. They can share the information with their parents. The purpose of the curriculum is to empower my students and remove any misconceptions. I want my students to look upon organ donation and usage of artificial organs favorably. Many lives could be saved in minority communities if the public were educated about the facts associated with organ donation and transplants. A major campaign should be launched to address the misconceptions prevalent in these communities.
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