Coronavirus: Why men are a weaker sex in immune responseWhen it comes to a human body mounting an immune response against infections, studies have shown that men are the weaker sex. During the Sars and Mers (they are caused by coronaviruses) outbreaks in China, men were also disproportionately affected. The hormones, which differ in men and women, are involved in the way the immune system triggers an inflammatory response to pathogens. This is due to the society insisting on portraying men as the “stronger sex” hence seeking medical assistance is a sign of weakness. Studies have also shown that men are also less likely to wash their hands or use soap, unlike women.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2020 10:07 UTC