In the United States, all 50 states and the District of Columbia use the ____ standard to define death.

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In the United States, all 50 states and the District of Columbia use the ____ standard to define death.​

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The United States uses the whole-brain standard to define death, which means that a person is declared dead when there is no longer any brain activity, including activity in the brainstem that controls vital functions such as respiration and circulation. This standard is widely accepted by medical professionals and is the basis for determining organ donation eligibility.

In the United States, All 50 States and the District