Gender differences in the perception of leptospirosis severity, behaviours, andLeptospiraexposure risk in urban Brazil: a cross-sectional study
Ellie A. Delight,
Diogo César de Carvalho Santiago,
Fabiana Almerinda G. Palma
et al.
Abstract:Background: Vulnerability to climate hazards and infectious diseases are not gender-neutral, meaning that men, women, boys, girls, and other gender identities experience different health risks. Leptospirosis, a zoonotic climate sensitive infectious disease, is commonly transmitted to humans via contact with animals and the environment, particularly soil and flood water. Gender differences in leptospiral infection risk are reported globally, with men consistently found to be at higher risk than women. However, … Show more
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