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Can COVID-19 affect men more than women? 

As we continue to fight a major pandemic, it is hard to deny the fact that the world has come to a standstill. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected millions worldwide with more than 8 loop victims. As the infection continues to spread like wildfire, recent studies at Yale University have found that the number of men affected by Coronavirus is much higher than that of women. Let us discuss the reason behind this situation by analyzing the facts we have gathered so far.

Mortality Rate in Men

Before examining the reason for the high mortality rates in men compared to women, it is vital to understand which category of people are more likely to die from the disease.

Age

Age is one of the essential factors when it comes to deaths from COVID-19. Statistics from New York City Health reveal that nearly 48.7% of total deaths in the city occur in the age group of 75 years and older.

Bashkëkohësitë

People with concomitant diseases such as kidney failure, heart disease and respiratory problems are more likely to die from the virus.
While these factors play a predominant role in the severity level, the gender of the person is another aspect that needs to be considered. As mentioned earlier, COVID-positive male patients are more likely to expire than their female counterparts.

Immune responses in men and women

A person's immune system is one that fights against an acquired disease. The stronger the immune system, the greater the body's ability to resist infection. Recent research has found that women have more immunity by producing T cells when affected by COVID-19. On the other hand, a man's biological system induces the development of cytokines as an immune response to the same condition. What is troubling here is the fact that this rush of cytokine can lead to accumulation of fluid in the lungs, eventually causing breathing difficulties, organ failure and death.

Can COVID-19 affect men more than women?