"It comes as National Library of Medicine research revealed 332 individuals lost their lives between March 2014 and April 2021, either whilst taking a selfie or present in another individual's selfie. Most selfie-related deaths involved an overwhelming number of young individuals (89.2 per cent), many of whom were men (66.6 per cent). Using reports sourced from Google News, researchers at The Barber Law Firm have looked into hundreds of selfie-related deaths in countries around the world from March 2014 to May 2025."
"India emerged as the world's most dangerous selfie hotspot, with over 40 per cent of worldwide selfie-related incidents occurring in the South Asian country. A staggering 214 out of 217 selfie-related casualties reported across the nation were deaths, while 57 were injuries, as reported by the New York Post. Researchers have whittled this down to a combination of factors, including individuals having easy access to hazardous infrastructure and environments such as train tracks and cliffs, and strong social media culture."
Hundreds of selfie-related incidents worldwide have resulted in deaths and injuries between March 2014 and May 2025. Reported data show 332 fatalities occurred between March 2014 and April 2021, with 89.2% involving young people and 66.6% involving men. India accounts for over 40% of global selfie-related incidents, with the vast majority of reported casualties being fatal. Contributing factors include easy access to hazardous infrastructure and environments such as train tracks and cliffs alongside a pervasive social media culture. Other high-risk countries include the United States, Russia, Pakistan, Australia, and Indonesia.
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