As of April 17 in 2020, the highest number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients in Japan was recorded among women aged 20 to 29 years old, at a share of approximately 20 percent. The biggest difference between gender could be seen in this age group as well as among patients aged 40 to 49 years old.
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NHK. (April 24, 2020). Share of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Japan as of April 17, 2020, by age and gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1113396/japan-share-coronavirus-patients-by-age-gender/
NHK. "Share of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Japan as of April 17, 2020, by age and gender." Chart. April 24, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1113396/japan-share-coronavirus-patients-by-age-gender/
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NHK. "Share of Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Cases in Japan as of April 17, 2020, by Age and Gender." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Apr 2020, /statistics/1113396/japan-share-coronavirus-patients-by-age-gender/
NHK, Share of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Japan as of April 17, 2020, by age and gender ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1113396/japan-share-coronavirus-patients-by-age-gender/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Share of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Japan as of April 17, 2020, by age and gender [Graph], NHK, April 24, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1113396/japan-share-coronavirus-patients-by-age-gender/
