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. 7s 4 a _. Ce Lech LI) Con eee Robert A. Conard, M.D. ‘Brookhaven National Laboratory April 1968