The influence of sex and gender domains on COVID-19 cases and mortality
Christina P. Tadiri, Teresa Gisinger, Alexandra Kautzky‐Willer, Karolina Kublickiene, María Trinidad Herrero, Valeria Raparelli, Louise Pilote, Colleen M. Norris
Abstract
KEY POINTS Among the many unknowns regarding severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the way in which sex and gender affect the risk of acquiring the virus, illness presentation, disease management and outcomes. Sex, a biological
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DiseaseCoronavirusPresentation (obstetrics)MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Affect (linguistics)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakBiological sexSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusIntensive care medicineVirologyInternal medicinePsychologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakSurgeryDevelopmental psychologyCommunicationSex and Gender in HealthcareClimate Change and Health ImpactsDiversity and Career in Medicine