Body donation is the main source of human specimens preparation in medical universities and colleges. The low donation rate in China restricts the improvement of basic medical research and clinical treatment seriously. In the investigation
deep-rooted traditional concepts
unsound legal system
and inadequate government propaganda have become the major factors influencing body donation. Combined with the practice of body donation in the localities
this study puts forward some measures to promote the body donation
such as giving targeted publicity
promoting the concept of civilized funeral and burial
strengthening legislation
and simplifying the body donation process
which would lay the foundation for the development of medical education and research.