covid-19 incidence in pakistan: gender disparity

Context: the covid19 outbreak was first experienced in china and rapidly spread to 212 countries/regions of the world, including pakistan. it has affected both males and females, but the incidence is higher in males than in females worldwide. evidence acquisition: according to the ministry of national health services, regulation, and coordination of pakistan, the female infection rate is much lower than the male infection rate in pakistan (3.6% vs. 6.7%, respectively). what are the main possible reasons that created gender disparity in covid19 incidence in pakistan? we reviewed different factors that created gender disparity in covid19 incidence in pakistan. results: the biological differences, social, professional, religious, psychological factors, cultural, and lifestyle aspects have created a gender disparity in covid19 incidence in pakistan. conclusion: this study mainly focused on the main possible reasons (mentioned above) that covid19 has affected men more than women worldwide, especially in pakistan.