Bengaluru's Silent Killer: Falls Claim Nearly 1,000 Lives in 4 Years, Outpacing Road Accidents
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News18•06-01-2026, 13:30
Bengaluru's Silent Killer: Falls Claim Nearly 1,000 Lives in 4 Years, Outpacing Road Accidents
- •Accidental falls caused nearly 1,000 deaths in Bengaluru between 2022 and 2025, a significant but often overlooked urban safety issue.
- •Deaths from falls consistently crossed 200 annually, with 244 in 2022, 228 in 2023, 238 in 2024, and 233 in 2025, according to home department data.
- •Vulnerable groups include young children (balcony falls, play) and the elderly (slips at home due to dizziness, weak balance, brittle bones), often leading to severe injuries like head trauma.
- •Falls occur in everyday spaces like homes (slippery tiles, uneven floors), public areas (broken pavements, uncovered drains), and construction sites lacking safety gear.
- •Despite the high toll, public awareness and prevention efforts for falls lag behind other safety campaigns, requiring safer infrastructure and stricter protocols.
Why It Matters: Bengaluru must prioritize fall prevention through safer infrastructure and increased awareness to save lives.
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