January 4, 1974
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This educational booklet represents a significant
effort to provide information to the people of Rongelap and Utirik about “radiation” and the circum-
stancesof their exposure andillness.
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 health problem. The booklet is being prepared
in both English and Marshallese languageto assure
clear understanding of the people who will read the
booklet.
Muchhas been accomplished through thecollection ofdata to be printed as public information in the
booklet; but much more remainsto be done.
Marshall Islands
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and other participants for their dedication and effort
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to make this booklet possible. I also extend mygreet-
ings to the people of Rongelap and Utirik.
Dr. Masao KuMANGAI
Director of Health Services