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 aE CHF HA -02—/3