Sex differences in the incidence, mortality, and fatality of COVID-19 in Peru.

Max Carlos Ramírez-SotoHugo Arroyo-HernándezGutia Ortega-Cáceres

Published in: PloS one (2021)

These findings show the higher incidence, mortality and fatality rates among men than among women from Peru. These rates vary widely by region, and men are at greater risk of COVID-19 death. In addition, the mortality and fatality rates increased with age, and were most predominant in men 50 years of age or older.

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