Rank 1 represents the most risky activity of technology.
(Source: Science V 236, 1987)
| Activity or Technology | Experts | College Students | Active Club Members | League of Women Voters |
| Motor Vehicles |
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| Smoking |
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| Alcoholic Beverages |
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| Hand Guns |
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| Surgery |
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| Morotcycles |
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| X-Rays |
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| Pesticides |
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| Electric Power (Non-Nuclear) |
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| Swimming |
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| Contraceptives |
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| General (Private) Aviation |
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| Large Construction |
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| Food Preservatives |
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| Bicycles |
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| Commercial Aviation |
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| Police Work |
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| Fire Fighting |
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| Railroads |
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| Nuclear Power |
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| Food Coloring |
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| Home Appliances |
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| Hunting |
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| Prescription Antibiotics |
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| Vaccinations |
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| Spray Cans |
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| High Scool and College Football |
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| Power Mowers |
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| Mountain Climbing |
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| Skiing |
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