«
is. @.
A.
§
«
What were the effects ef the beta radiation buras?
There were sows losses of skin pigzuent end eccasional aiid scarring
of the skin as a result ef the beta burns recefved by some ef the
Marshaliese exposed te Falleut.
The dust particles adhered to
exposed damp skin around the neck, head, arms, and feat during
the first day of the fallout.
beta radiation.
Thess places received burns frou
The burns healed but the piguent, fn some in-
stances, did mot regenerate.
i9.
Q.
What is the extent of the present New England Journal of Medicine
report?
The present report suamerizes the medical findings over a twelveyear period ralating to the people ef Rongelap Islend who were
exposed.
The initial findings are only briefly reviewed; more
attention {s given te the more recent exauinations.
Are there public reperts en the medical surveys in sddition to the
current article in the Journal ef the Row England Medical Society?
Yes.
See liet below:
BEST COPY AVAILABLE