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Slugline: RADIATION Part IVvi
Release Date: July 24,
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1966
RADIATION -- AN ELUSIVE PERIL
Part INS
Routine Exams Can Reveal Delayed Effects Of Radiation
By Dr. Lee E.
Farr
9 1966, World Book Encyclopedia Science Service Inc.
Rov tine examinations by a family doctor are the key to detecction and correction of any delayed effects of low level radiation
to whicn all Americans are being exposed.
A continuing study of south sea islanders exposed to heavy
fallout from a hydrogen bomb.test in 1954 reveals that exposure to
vadiation can stunt children's growth and produce thyroid abnormalities.
Simple techniques available to any doctor can be used
=O check for these effects in people exposed to fallout from nuclear
cesting and radioactivity from coal burning industrial plants and
naturally. radioactive: rocks and water.
Only a tape measure and carefully kept records are needed to
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