This work explores the often-clandestine trade of human organs, blood, and other biological materials. It delves into the complex factors driving this illicit market, including poverty, desperation, and organized crime. Examples range from kidney trafficking to the exploitation of vulnerable populations for bone marrow and other tissues.
Understanding this hidden economy is crucial for addressing critical ethical and public health concerns. Its existence exposes systemic inequalities in healthcare access and highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and international cooperation to combat exploitation. The historical context of this trade, often rooted in conflict zones and regions with limited resources, further underscores the complexity of the problem.
