Context: Recent data on gender differentials in COVID-19 Case Fatality Rates (CFR) in India highlight deviation from global trends, where women are more vulnerable to COVID-related co-morbidities
Reasons for higher COVID-related co-morbidities in men (around the world)
Reasons for higher CFR for women in India:
Conclusion: The CFR differential is likely to be higher than revealed by studies as there is gender differential in India’s vital registration systems. E.g. Women death and causes are less likely to be reported comparing to men.