Attitude of People.
During the 1968 survey the Ronge lap and Utirik people
were most friendly and cooperative.
reruse an examination.
It is a rarity for an individual to
Since they have received their monetary compensation
the people appear to be eating more imported foods and also some are buying
kerosine refrigerators, motor boats and pickup trucks.
the people enjoyed the movies.
During the survey
The luau, that was prepared jointly with the
Rongulapese, was wall attended and enjoyed by all.
The 196$ Survey.
It is planned that the next annual survey at 15 years
postexposure will probably be a full scale survey with complete examinations
to include the control population.
The thyroid examinations will naturally
be an important part of the study including an evaluation of the response to
the thyroid treatment.
These effects of fallout exposure in the Rongelap
people have created a great deal of interest among medical circles and the
further course of these developments is of great importance.
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Robert A. Conard, M.D.
‘Brookhaven National Laboratory
April 1968