. PIX ID EI ¥ . Wee S1G TN TR ONG WOO TRAVIS OR TIM ‘ A 2G VoL Nel a~ ae bel STREET « rane On ware - SCIENCE HOUSTON 2, TEXAS Timp mr ie Ww | * dw, GA orem asuhWts &-6971 Slugline: RADIATION Part IVvi Release Date: July 24, HOne7 i 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 (nore) BEST COPY AVAILABLE