January 4, 1974 Messagefrom the Director: - . = Lucky Bikini© - 7. - : . = “Ep Alinginae To - ee ; DRongerik ~ 5 - - S- Rongeiap ~ 27: 2 + & Utnk _ Y Kwajalein This educational booklet represents a significant effort to provide information to the people of Rongelap and Utirik about “radiation” and the circum- stancesof their exposure andillness. Highlighting this project is the Department's attempt to provide facts to the people of the two atolls to satisfy the need for knowledge of this unusual health problem. The booklet is being prepared in both English and Marshallese languageto assure clear understanding of the people who will read the booklet. Muchhas been accomplished through thecollection ofdata to be printed as public information in the booklet; but much more remainsto be done. Marshall Islands T would like to extend myappreciation to the staff and other participants for their dedication and effort Mayure BS to make this booklet possible. I also extend mygreet- ings to the people of Rongelap and Utirik. Dr. Masao KuMANGAI Director of Health Services