TITLE
:
Medical
.
Studies
of
the
BUDGET
GET AND REPORTING CODE
People
of the Marshall Islands Accidentally
Exposed to Fallout
HA-02-01~-01
CONTRACTOR NAME
CODE
Associated Universities, Inc.
93/31/81
WIP NUMBER
TASK NO.
REY. NO
BNL
20,
Detail Attachments.
cont.
fF.
Technical Progress.
cont.
Technical Progress
DATE PREPARED
in FY
1980.
o
cont.
MAY-JUNE 1980 Exams
.
Island
Roneelap
Exposed
Group
Utirik
Exposed
Group
Ronge lap
Unexposed
Group
Utirik
Unexposed
Group
Sick
Call
Majuro
10
29
19
-
~
Rongelap
19
-
57
55
~
Ebeve
Ctirik
Hono
Total
28
1?
-
65
1
58/64
1
102/111
92%
92%
-
141
Total
Complete
Exams
58
-
20
44
110
103
110
158
103
=
144
Total
Sick
Call
‘=
76
29
4g
110
2
404
~
| 144
Grand Total:
578
Anthilminthic therapy (Vermox) continues.
Dr. Krotoski, USPHS, Mew Orleans
supervises this and either he or an associate makes surveys annually.
S&EP,
BNL,
continues
of radioisotopes.
to re-evaluate
the
thyroid dose from the
iodine
family
The BNL technician in residence has been exceedingly valuable in assisting
the resident physician to continue to deliver improved medical care to the exposed
populations
and
to consult with
the Marshall
Island Pealth
Services.
The revision to Liktanur II improved the ship considerably, although it is
still not large enough to really supply the needs of the medical program.
In addition, its sailing characteristics even in moderate seas induce a high incidence
of severe seasickness in susceptible personnel.
Expected Progress in FY 1981.
The Tabershaw contract for an epidemiological survey of Likiep was not
implemented.
The problem of disease on Likiep, asserted by others to be
radiation-induced, remains unresolved.
The educational activities of Dr. Naidu in 1979 were very helpful in
bettering an understanding of the Marshallese and improving their attitudes
towards the medical team.
No untoward encounters were experienced although the
political and legal activities. of the Marshall Island Atomic Testing Litigation
Project are beginning to stir up further unrest.
The survey of October-November 1980 was completed.
Four thyroid tumors were
diseovered,
Three are in exposed persons (1 Ailinginae, 2 Utirik, and 1 an
co
on
opt
ae
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CHF
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