Table 1.
Reimbursement and risks associated with donating or renting human body or body parts in US
| Payment legal | Donor morbidity | Donor mortality (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair | Yes | Minimal | 0 | 
| Blood | Yes | Minimal | 0 | 
| Sperm | Yes | Minimal | 0 | 
| Egg | Yes | + | 0 | 
| Surrogate pregnancy | Yes | ++ | 0.00510 | 
| Participating in drug trial | Yes | ++ | Variable | 
| Prostitution | Yes* | ++++ | 0.411 | 
| Live kidney | No | ++ | 0.0312 | 
| Live liver | No | +++ | ~ 1 | 
Not in all states.