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A body organ that is much in need and that people may contribute are kidneys. Most people can live with only one kidney, though their chances of survival are better if they have two. Do you believe that people with two healthy kidneys should be permitted to sell a kidney to a hospital or organ center to use for transplants?
Whether people should be allowed to sell a kidney · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 1,444 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Definitely not | Probably not | Perhaps | Probably | Definitely | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 31% | 14% | 18% | 18% | 19% | 1444 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 20% | 13% | 21% | 24% | 23% | 291 | ±6 | |
| 30–44 |
General Social Survey 1996 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1996 | 1996-02-01 to 1996-05-25 | face to face | 2,904 | 1,444 |
| 32% |
| 14% |
| 20% |
| 14% |
| 20% |
| 528 |
| ±5 |
| 45–64 | 37% | 14% | 15% | 20% | 13% | 403 | ±5 |
| 65+ | 38% | 14% | 15% | 13% | 20% | 221 | ±7 |