Fatal selfie, 379 deaths from a photo since 2008

As of 2008, almost 380 people have died while taking a selfie. The surprising data is obtained from a Spanish study by the iO Foundation, soon to be published in the ‘Journal of Travel Medicine’, and of which the French broadcaster Bfm-Tv provides some previews. According to the research, at least 379 people died accidentally between January 2008 and July 2021, while attempting to immortalize themselves in various parts of the world. The study also indicates that 31 fatal accidents of this type have occurred since the beginning of 2021 alone, with a clear upward trend. An examination of the case history shows that most of the deaths (216) are due to falls, while the other main causes of death are related to means of transport (road accidents, rail accidents, etc.) and drowning. There is also a not insignificant number of accidents due to improper use of firearms (24), electrocution, and attacks by wild animals (17). To carry out the study, the researchers took into account all the events published in the press or in press releases since 2008, effectively excluding deaths not reported by the media. fatal accident was on the way. In the ranking of countries where the highest number of accidents have occurred, India is in first place with 100 deaths since 2008. Followed by the United States (39) and Russia (33). “The data for India is partly explained by the fact that many people in the country take selfies while leaning out of the train window or door,” Cristina Juesas, one of the co-signatories of the study, explained to Bfm- TV. The researcher also found that the most exposed to the risk of accidents are young people, as confirmed by the average age of the victims of 24.4 years. Overall, of all victims, 41% are young people under 19.