Background & objectives This article examines whether women are less prone than men to
Covid-19 infections and their complications. Data sources We reviewed available databases …

Background Epidemiological differences between men and women have been reported with
regards to sepsis, influenza and severe coronavirus infections including SARS-CoV and …

Objective To assess the sex difference in the prevalence of COVID-19 confirmed cases.
Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Setting PubMed, Cochrane Library and …

Background There is often gender bias in access and provision of care. Women fall through
the cracks of the healthcare system due to gender-biased norms and poorer socioeconomic …

Background: Sex differences have been demonstrated in the acute phase of coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19). Women (F) were found to be less prone to develop a severe …

Objective: The recent outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is reminiscent of
the SARS outbreak in 2003. We aim to compare the severity and mortality between male …

Background Gender is emerging as a significant factor in the social, economic, and health
effects of COVID-19. However, most existing studies have focused on its direct impact on …

Objectives The present study aimed to explore differences in COVID-19 outcomes between
male and female cases in the Apulian District of Foggia, Italy. Design and setting We …

This article examines gender-based health inequalities arising from the COVID-19
pandemic by drawing on insights from research into the 'gender health paradox'. Decades of …

Amid of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, much emphasis was initially
placed on the elderly or those who have preexisting health conditions such as obesity …