Covid-19 and gender: lower rate but same mortality of severe disease in women-an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gender-related factors might affect vulnerability to Covid-19. The aim of this study was to describe the role of gender on clinical features and 28-day mortality in Covid-19 patients.

Methods

Observational study of Covid-19 patients hospitalized in Bergamo, Italy, during the first three weeks of the outbreak. Medical records, clinical, radiological and laboratory findings upon admission and treatment have been collected. Primary outcome was 28-day mortality since hospitalization.

Results

431 consecutive adult patients were admitted. Female patients were 119 (27.6%) with a mean age of 67.0 ± 14.5 years (vs 67.8 ± 12.5 for males, p = 0.54). Previous history of myocardial infarction, vasculopathy and former smoking habits were more common for males. At the tim

SUBMITTER: Raimondi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7980742 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature