PM Forum

Casualties

The term “casualties” refers to individuals who are injured, killed, or otherwise harmed in a specific event or situation, often in the context of military conflicts, disasters, or accidents. Casualties typically encompass both fatalities and non-fatal injuries, and the term is used to assess the impact of violence or catastrophe on a population. In military contexts, it helps quantify losses in personnel, while in civilian contexts, it can pertain to victims of natural disasters, mass incidents, or public health emergencies. The classification may be further divided into “combat casualties,” which specifically refers to military personnel engaged in conflict, and “civilian casualties,” which includes non-military individuals affected by violence or disaster. Overall, the concept of casualties is significant in understanding the human toll of various events and is often a key element in humanitarian assessments and response efforts.