BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY oe . ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC. ee Upton, New York 11973 4014483 Medical Department (516) 345-3577 July 20, : 1978 , ] Mrs. Ruth G. Van Cleve . Director, Office of Territorial Affairs : U.S. Department of Interior : Dear Mrs. : Washington, D.C. 20240 Van Cleve: } Enclosed is an updated table of exposed Rongelap and Utirik people for consideration for compensation. You will note that IL have included the recent cases of hypothyroidism and an additional case or two with thyroid surgery. Also, I have noted the island of location as of our last survey in March-April. I will keep you informed: of new cases that may be considered for compensation as they appear. Sincerely yours, O y Robert A. Conard, M.D. Ce: | Mr. Adrian P. Winkel . High Commissioner ' . Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 Dr. Walter Weyzen / | Manager, Human Health Studies Prog. Division of Biomedical and Environmental Res Washington, D.C. 20545 5 | t T3262 4 S018 449 or , | | Live rf my