Study Finds India Has Highest Number of Annual Snake Bites Worldwide
A study by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine found that India experiences the highest number of snake bites globally, with an estimated 409,000 to 1.3 million cases annually. Worldwide, snake bites range between 2.1 million and 7 million each year, concentrated mainly in 20 countries. Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo also report high numbers. The study highlights snake envenoming as a significant public health issue, especially in regions with limited access to medical care and antivenom.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, wion. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 26 Aug, 03:18 am. Other outlets followed.