ha A i January 4, 1974 Message from the Director: Vhis educational booklet represents a sigiificant effort to provide information to the people of Rongelap and Utirik about “radiation” and the circumstances of their exposure and illness. 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 unusnal health problem. Phe booklet is being prepared in both English and Marshallese Janguage to assure clear understanding of the people who will read the Ryfivaalen booklet Much has been accomphshed through the collection of data to be printed as public information in the booklet; but much more remains to be done. Marshall Islands 1 would hike to extend my appreciation to the stall and other participants for their dedication andeffort MajuBS to make this booklet possible. I also extend my greetings to the people of Rongelap and UOutrik. Dr. Masao Kumancal Director of Health Services