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Nonmedical reasons for transplant unsuitability among 73 patients
| Nonmedical reason | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Alcohol* | 39 (53.4) |
| Inadequate social support | 12 (16.4) |
| Did not follow up | 10 (13.7) |
| Substance abuse† | 6 (8.2) |
| Declined transplantation | 5 (6.8) |
| Other | 1 (1.4) |
Did not meet minimal criteria for alcohol;
Nonalcoholic substance abuse (ie, street drug use)
