18. Q. What were Che effects of the beta radiation burns?
A.
There were some losses of skin pigment and occasional mild scarring
of the skin as a result of the beta burns received by some of the
Marshallese exposed to fallout.
The dust particles adhered CO
exposed damp skin around the neck, head, arms, and feet during
the first day o-f the fallout.
beta radiation.
These places received burns from
The burns healed but the pigment, in some in-
stances, did not regenerate.
19
●
Q.
What is the extent of the present New England Journal of Medicine
report?
A.
The present report summarizes the medical findings over a twelveyear period relating to the people of Rongelap Island who were
exposed.
The initial findtngs are only briefly reviewed; more
attention is given to
20.
Q.
the
more
recent examinations.
Are there public reports on the medical surveys in addition to the
current article in the Journal of the New England Medfcal Soci.cty?
A.
Yes.
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