This method yields n-l estimates of Ky where n was < An average value of K, was assigned for each nu- clide, and the results for the Rongelap and Utirik populations are given in Table 3. For the evaluation of K from Eq. 1 and 2, radiological and physiological parameters were obtained from the open literature (ICRP59, I¢K/'68, ICRP69, ICRP79, Ki78), A representative sample of these parameters is presrited in Table 4. Table 3 Summary of Dietary Rate Constants (Ky 60,, Rongelap Adults Males Females 905, 65,0 »dz}) sigs 137. co 1.5x107> 1.8x10 1.6x107>4dxl0™ 3.1x107 35x07 Le5xl0”? 1.9107" eixto™ Males N.D. 4.6x10°" N.D. 14x10" Adults N.D. 4.2x107" ND. Ledxho Adults Ucirik Adults - Females N.D. 4.0x1074 N.D. whembeeen le a wetAIS | he08saltaaatananine nC tS abt Pall eR she 1 x0 to | eax Laxlo” N.D. = No data sufficient for analysis. The values of Ke were similar for males and females and for reside: Rongelap and Utirik. For 90 t Sr on Rongelap a factor of 2 difference betwe values was observed for males and females. The female parameter for Rore Atoll compares with that obtained from the Utirik data. A paired t-test Rongelap male and female data indicates that the male/female difference ~ highly probable and therefore not significant. 15 a Tee ede ee This difference leads t.- teks einein RSG wh the number of data points, tswis ise Bee HE nis leete Eps rate from the equation. ,