Are women 14 times more likely to die in natural disasters?
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Unpacking Gender Disparities in Disaster Mortality Rates
This chapter examines the frequently mentioned statistic that women are 14 times more likely to die in natural disasters, revealing the complexities behind mortality rates. It highlights socio-economic factors affecting women in developing countries and clarifies that the real disparity in death rates is often between 1.5 to 5 times rather than the commonly cited figure.
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