~5conscruction of new cisteras and mending of leaking ones there should be
ample catchment water for drinking and cooking.
liza oZfers no radiation problem.
Coconut crabs (see Table 5) appears
to be high enough in activity to be avoided.
any event.
Consumption of marine
They are quite scarce in
Further analyses of local products (pigs, chickens, vegetables,
etc.) have not been completed.
However, it is reassuring that the present
consumption of available local foods and ground water based on these findings, have not raised body burdens of radionuclides above the low levels
reporced.
Tne direct measurement of radiation levels in the people living on
Bikini is the critical cest of radiological safety.
The exposure of che
people there, based on the present living pattern, are in the permissible
tange and as pointed out lower than some other communities in the world.
As was pointed out radiation exposure is so low on Bikini that medical
effects would not be discernable in this population (see ERDA letter of
June 27, 1974 from Mr. J. Liverman to Mr. Chips Barry for estimated effects).
We believe that continuation of personnel monitoring is importaat, however,
to maintain a close check on the radiological status of the people.
Alsa
negative findings are important reassurance for the people living there.
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