research has shown that people greatly overestimate the risks associated with nuclear power,firefighting,?

Question

hunting, spray cans, mountain climbing, and skiing. At the same time, they greatly underestimate the risks of such hazards as x-rays, swimming, electric power, home appliances, and surgery. why should this be?

Answer 1

In a word: Drama.
The research just points out a general technological
ignorance.
Sad isn't it?
It's the reason for the old engineering saw that goes:
"It's impossible to fool-proof anything,
there's always an fool greater than the proof."

Answer 2

and Chernobyl?