Gender Differences in Patients With COVID-19: A Narrative Review
May 2020
in “
Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
”
Studysummary This narrative review explores gender differences in the epidemiology, risk factors, and effects of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for further analysis using comprehensive gender indicators to shape effective public health strategies and policies.
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The narrative review on gender differences in COVID-19 patients indicated that men were at a higher risk of severe outcomes and mortality compared to women. This was attributed to biological factors like hormonal influences and immune response variations, as well as higher rates of comorbidities in men. The review also discussed the role of sex-specific biomarkers and androgens in influencing disease severity. It emphasized the need for gender-specific approaches in managing and treating COVID-19 to improve patient outcomes.
