In many counties, women are more likely than men to see spread of infectious diseases as a major threat | Pew Research Center

August 18, 2025

5. Spread of infectious diseases as a threat

In many counties, women are more likely than men to see spread of infectious diseases as a major threat

In many counties, women are more likely than men to see spread of infectious diseases as a major threat

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In many counties, women are more likely than men to see spread of infectious diseases as a major threat

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5. Spread of infectious diseases as a threat
6 in 10 across surveyed countries say infectious diseases are a major threat
In many counties, women are more likely than men to see spread of infectious diseases as a major threat
People in middle-income countries more likely to see spread of infectious diseases as a major threat
Spread of infectious diseases seen as less of a major threat today than during COVID-19