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Bertell

April 15, 1988
Page 31:
These calculations

are

incorrect

because of

the

uge

of

a median ( as noted on page 45) and the reducti@én of
external dose estimates (as noted on page 30).
Even
with these changes, the dose is for adults only and

needs to be

Page 32:

increased for infants and children.

Second paragraph tine 6:

Appealing
to
the
incorrect
calculation
of
transuranic dose (using median rather than meas) to
then minimize the expected dose to children
not
scientifically sound.
Page 35:
I

do

not

accept

this

Table

because

of

the

errors

in

Page 33:
Given the methodological problems, statistical efrors,
and incomplete data, the conclusion in line 1
warranted at this time.
The reference to Rongel apese
in the second paragraph is offensive.
Page 34:

Teratagenic effects
(congenital malformations)
also be expected to occur.
These together with
mild
genetic changes would be the most frequent and
most
observable
effects
for
those
living
on
Rongelap.
the
only
health
effects
of
concern
reflefts
legalistic,
first world biad.
The LIICPH will s
separate report to Congress on the observed

a

1985 ~88.
We will also report on Rongelap cHi
born on Majieto, Rongelap, Majuro and Ebeye in tHe last

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15 years.

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