redéation, are listed in Table 2.4. The high
incidence of gastrusnteritis in both groups was
Table 2.5. It would be expected that within a
wnrefrigerated for long perioda by the Marshalless, and was not seen after this practice
was stopped. It would appear that a higher
percentage of the individuals in Groups I and
II developed upper respiratory infections com-
yain some weight. The fact that most of them
probably dus to the keeping of perishable foods
pared to Group IV. However, all of the indi-
viduals in Groups I and II were questioned
‘ concerning even mild symptoms of URI, whereas only those of Growp IV with severe symptoma of URE came to the cl! ic.
2.6
Changes in Weight as an Indication of Disturbance in the General Metabolism
Tre Kopy Weir of individuals in Groupe !
and ¥1 was followed routinely. Since they had
an unrestricted diet and all ate well, their
change in weight might be considered an indication of any disturbance in their over-all metabolism. The weight changes xre summarized in
period of six weeks, most individuals below 16
years and particularly those below § years would
lowt weight may indicate that they received s
done of radiation sufficient to interfere with norinai metabolism. In spite of their relatively inactive life and hearty appetites many of the
adults also lost weight which may indicate some
interference with their normal metabolism.
There was little difference in observed weight
changes between Group I and Group II. It appeared that tl + difference in doses received by
the two group: did not differentially affect their
body weight. Whether the observed loases in
weight were related to radiation or to changes
in environment is not clear. Unfortunately,
no satisfactory control existed to aid in in-
terpreting the loss of weight in Groupes I and II.
2.7
The Effects on Pregnancy
Focr Women ix Group I were pregnent when
brought to Kwajalein. Two were in the first
trimester, one in the second trimester, and one in
Table 2.4—Disesses Observed in Group IV
Tooth extraction
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Fungus infection of gums and palate
Contusion, traumatic
(rastroenteritia .
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Upper respiratory infections
Arterionclerutic heart disease, decompennated
Spee mereceaerpte
Pyeloneptritm
Insect bite. with marked palpebral edema
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Chorioretinitis, unknown etiology ....__ ._ _.
Thrombophlebitis, antecubital vein. ......
Impetigo _._._..._.. eee eels. ole. Lele
Dyamenorrhea ......_-... ©... -...!
Exfoliative dermatophytosia
Ectropion, right eye
Asthma ows eee eee
Benian hypertension with headache...
Fungua infection, auditory canal... ssi«y
Trichomonas cystitis.
Tinea. .
Simple headache
Acute bronchitis
Possible ruptured intervertebral ciac
Fever of unknown orn
Mongolian ichocy
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Chronic bronchitis _......_.... _.
Furunckee
....... .. Leelee
Chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis _—__.Abecens of sole of foot
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Onteoarthritis = _.
Epithelioma of ankle, with necrotic de |
Carbuncle
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