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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.
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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-
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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
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