In determining who should receive liver transplants, should lifestyle be a factor?

1.No, lifestyle factors should not be considered in transplant decisions because everyone should have an equal opportunity for a transplant.
2.Yes, lifestyle factors should be taken into account when determining who gets a transplant and people who have liver damage due to past behavior should be given a lower priority.


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