Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified sex-related differences in COVID-19 outcomes, with women less likely to die from the virus but more likely to experience long-term symptoms.
The study, published in the journal *JAMA Internal Medicine*, analyzed data from over 5,000 COVID-19 patients in Chicago. The researchers found that women were 13% less likely to die from the virus than men, but they were 16% more likely to experience long-term symptoms, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and difficulty concentrating.
The researchers say that their findings suggest that women may need to be more cautious about protecting themselves from COVID-19, and that they may need different treatment strategies than men.
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