Covid-19 affects Irish men more severely than women through a significantly higher risk of death, new research indicates. In some age groups, men could be up to 50 per cent more likely to die from the disease, the society suggests. The disparity in the death rate for men and women was most marked in the third phase of the pandemic, from last December on. Across 95 countries, a male/female death ratio of 1.35:1 - or 1.35 male deaths for every female death - has been reported. While research has shown pregnant women are at no greater risk of contracting Covid-19 than others, they may be at greater risk of severe illness.

Source: The Irish Times June 08, 2021 03:56 UTC