The researchers have studied the reasons of taking selfies, locations where selfie-addicts are attracted towards to click a picture and the characteristics of the deaths. Other dangerous locations the report found were near railway tracks and while driving a vehicle. The study observed that women take more selfies than men although death was higher among men. At least 75.5 per cent deaths were that of men who attempted to take a picture in dangerous locations. Most of the victims who died at dangerous locations were aged less than 24 year”.

Source: Indian Express November 24, 2016 21:56 UTC