PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED >! REPOSITORY Doe/PASe Do E/VV on COLLECTION , eo" JAAS, EROA 2 on rovpen BOX No. es C = 4AQ2 i bio -miCO Da. CONARD ——2L Za (2fl7ts BEST COPY AVAILABLE January 4, 1974 Message [rom the Director: This educational booklet represents a significant edfort to provide information t9 the people of Rongelap and Utirik about “radiation” and the circum- ~— stances oftheir exposure andillness. Bikins©! SBA 22 ee 2 Te SEES D Rongen| - - - Alinginae- - Rongelap 2 7% Utnik - .-L> _— - - _ . 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 hea!th problem. The booklet is being prepared in both English and Marshalle ie language to assure clear understandingof the people who will read the booklet. Muchhas been accomplished throughthe collec- Sewajalein tion of data to be printed as public information in the booklet; but much more remains to be done. I would like to extend my apjreciation to the staff and otherparticipants for their dedication andeffort ffarshall Isiands to make this booklet possible. I also extend my greet- ings to the people of Rongelap c.nd Utirik. Maun ts Dr. Masao KuMANGAI Dicector of Health Services PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED