TABLE 3.
Donor cause of death reported by OPOs
| Percentage decline | March-May 2020 (n) | March-May 2019 (n) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma | 4.5% | 382 | 400 | .03 |
| Homicide | 14% increase | 66 | 58 | .11 |
| Suicide | 11% | 142 | 159 | .03 |
| Blunt injuries | 13% | 212 | 244 | .0001 |
| MVA | 25% | 144 | 193 | .0001 |
| GSW | 4.5% increase | 116 | 111 | .35 |
| CVA | 9% | 444 | 488 | .0001 |
| Substance abuse | 35% increase | 220 | 163 | .0001 |
| Natural causes | 1.7% | 2071 | 2106 | .31 |
| CNS tumor/seizure | 43% | 12 | 21 | .0001 |
| Anoxia | 0.7% | 968 | 975 | .69 |
Abbreviations: CNS, central nervous system; CVA, cerebrovascular accident; GSW, gunshot wound; MVA, motor vehicle accident; OPO, organ procurement organization.