NINE people in Somerset have died in the last year due to a shortage of organs, says NHS Blood and Transplant.
A total of 119 people in Somerset are waiting for a transplant.
The figures were released to mark National Transplant Week, which began on Monday.
To find out more or register your organ donation decision visit transplantweek.co.uk
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