Nat Commun December 2020 PMID 33298944

Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission.

Hannah Peckham, Nina M de Gruijter, Charles Raine, Anna Radziszewska, Coziana Ciurtin, Lucy R Wedderburn, Elizabeth C Rosser, Kate Webb, Claire T Deakin

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What people are saying

Many discussions revolve around the implications of the research, with one user remarking on how 'the Y chromosome is letting man down,' indicating a critical tone about male health outcomes. Another comment reflects on the broader societal issues by questioning how men's attitudes towards health might affect their COVID-19 risks. Such language and context exhibit a blend of serious concern and societal critique, contributing to an overall impactful discourse about health disparities.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussions generally agree with the findings of the publication, highlighting the significance of the results regarding male vulnerability.

InterestHigh interest

There is marked interest in the topic, as many users express curiosity about the implications of the data, particularly about male health risks.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posts merely outline the findings, some users delve into gender roles and perceptions surrounding COVID-19's impact on different sexes, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Users recognize that the findings of the publication could notably influence public health strategies and clinical approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • A global meta-analysis of over 3 million COVID-19 cases reveals that, while infection rates are similar for males and females, males have significantly higher odds of requiring intensive treatment unit (ITU) admission and dying from the virus.
  • The odds of male patients needing ITU admission are approximately three times greater than that of females, with an odds ratio of 2.84.
  • Understanding the influence of sex on COVID-19 outcomes is crucial for developing effective clinical management and mitigation strategies.

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Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and Intensive Care admission | Nature Communications #COVID__19 https://t.co/oVRqqBB1SJ

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集中治療を受ける確率も死亡する確率も男性は女性より高い_φ(・_・ Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission(2020.12.09) https://t.co/phifQIskqa https://t.co/dJ4CVnXWDp

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世界で報告された3,111,714例のメタ解析、COVID-19の診断に男女差なしも、男性ICU治療リスクが高く(OR2.84;95%CI 2.06-3.92)、死亡も多い(OR 1.39;95%CI 1.31-1.47) Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission https://t.co/hijaXKhJ9y https://t.co/9HHj4MWL43 https://t.co/D9kqY9bJTC

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Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission. There is a worldwide sex disparity in COVID deaths and intensive treatment admissions, from analysis of over 3million cases. https://t.co/BHM58uABG3

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@AnaCabrera Here is the link to the study @NatureComms https://t.co/PIUBT5G0sL Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission

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Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor fo... https://t.co/AsiIV5gKCu via @YouTube Sounds like this is going to be hard on you men whatever will the republicans do? Will they take their booster shots which they say you don’t need?

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Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission | Nature Communications This means males at high risk of severe disease and death than females. The Y chromosome is letting man down. https://t.co/BQf6IggLPB

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@MichaelGLFlood · X

Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission. There is a worldwide sex disparity in COVID deaths and intensive treatment admissions, from analysis of over 3million cases. https://t.co/BHM58uABG3

Feb 8, 2021 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 23,838 followers View post →
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集中治療を受ける確率も死亡する確率も男性は女性より高い_φ(・_・ Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission(2020.12.09) https://t.co/phifQIskqa https://t.co/dJ4CVnXWDp

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@Roper_Lab An international meta-analysis of > 3 million cases found worse outcomes for men w/ covid across multiple countries Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission: https://t.co/qSqR5RzI70

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Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission | Nature Communications https://t.co/ykvF8vcVrQ

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Deepak Gupta
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Dec 11, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 354 followers View post →
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Dec 11, 2020 · 1 share · 6,713 followers View post →
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Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission @disq.us: First, it is the color bias, now it is the gender bias., what next?.. Unimaginable, this invisible virus seem to know how to differentiate and choose..

Dec 11, 2020 · 1 share · 39 followers View post →
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Male sex identified by global #COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission; https://t.co/bntAKaAWZ6

Dec 10, 2020 · 1 share · 5,573 followers View post →
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This forebodes bad news for the macho stance of denial and mask refusal characteristic of men: Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission | Nature Communications https://t.co/y5Me53tSTF

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Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and Intensive Care admission | Nature Communications #COVID__19 https://t.co/oVRqqBB1SJ

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RT @carpe_diem0820: 世界で報告された3,111,714例のメタ解析、COVID-19の診断に男女差なしも、男性ICU治療リスクが高く(OR2.84;95%CI 2.06-3.92)、死亡も多い(OR 1.39;95%CI 1.31-1.47) Male s…

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Mugen UJIIE (氏家 無限)
@carpe_diem0820 · X

世界で報告された3,111,714例のメタ解析、COVID-19の診断に男女差なしも、男性ICU治療リスクが高く(OR2.84;95%CI 2.06-3.92)、死亡も多い(OR 1.39;95%CI 1.31-1.47) Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission https://t.co/hijaXKhJ9y https://t.co/9HHj4MWL43 https://t.co/D9kqY9bJTC

Dec 9, 2020 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 12,379 followers View post →
Jorge I. Castillo-Quan, MD, PhD
@CastilloQuan_JI · X

@AnaCabrera Here is the link to the study @NatureComms https://t.co/PIUBT5G0sL Male sex identified by global COVID-19 meta-analysis as a risk factor for death and ITU admission

Dec 9, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,052 followers View post →