Men and COVID-19: A biopsychosocial approach to understanding sex differences in mortality and recommendations for practice and policy interventions

Derek M. Griffith; Garima Sharma; Christopher S. Holliday; Okechuku K. Enyia; Matthew Valliere; Andrea R. Semlow; Elizabeth C. Stewart; Roger Scott Blumenthal

doi:10.5888/PCD17.200247

Men and COVID-19: A biopsychosocial approach to understanding sex differences in mortality and recommendations for practice and policy interventions

Derek M. Griffith, Garima Sharma, Christopher S. Holliday, Okechuku K. Enyia, Matthew Valliere, Andrea R. Semlow, Elizabeth C. Stewart, Roger Scott Blumenthal

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Data suggest that more men than women are dying of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide, but it is unclear why. A biopsychosocial approach is critical for understanding the disproportionate death rate among men. Biological, psychological, behavioral and social factors may put men at disproportionate risk of death. We propose a stepwise approach to clinical, public health, and policy interventions to reduce COVID-19-associated morbidity and mortality among men. We also review what health professionals and policy makers can do, and are doing, to address the unique COVID-19-associated needs of men.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	247
Journal	Preventing Chronic Disease
Volume	17
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5888/PCD17.200247
State	Published - 2020

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