Jonathan Haidt wrote a book specifically on this. One of his claims is that this safety-centric focus has led to the significant rise in peanut allergies.

Cannot remember Jonathan ever talking about this connection, it just occurred to me, could the safety centric mindset be due to the growth of the atheist population? The loss of God?

Perhaps combined with a relatively safe environment compared to human history, a loss of God would leave people more concerned about safety, because, in their minds, God doesn't exist and isn't looking it for their well being.

Jonathan Haidt wrote a book specifically on this. One of his claims is that this safety-centric focus has led to the significant rise in peanut allergies.