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Why are men more prone to new coronavirus?

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Why are men more prone to new coronavirus?#3678

By Rinta Elizabeth Reji - 07 Mar 2020, 11:53

- 07 Mar 2020, 11:53 #3678

I am a medical profesional. Why is it said that are men are more prone and are more likely to die from the new coronavirus?

Re: Why are men more prone to new coronavirus?#3844

By Admin - 17 Mar 2020, 09:51

- 17 Mar 2020, 09:51 #3844

True, male is more affected by COVID-19 than females as per findings,

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The possible reasons might be,

1. Male might be having more exposure than females to COVID-19

2. Lifestyles - Smoking, Drinking and etc

3. Cor-mid conditions and other diseases ( Hypertension, Diabetes etc)

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