RPHP Finds Early Evidence of Link Between Japan Fallout and U.S. Infant Death Risk
Click here to view the press release on Philadelphia results
Click here to view the press release on results in the Pacific Northwest
Click here to view the report on results in the Pacific Northwest
Click here to read the article in the June 10-12 edition of Counter Punch

New Study on Cancer Risk from Atomic Bomb Fallout
By Measuring Radiation in Baby Teeth

A new scientific study has found very high levels of radioactive Strontium-90 in baby teeth of U.S. “Baby Boomers” who have died of cancer.  This Sr-90 represents fallout from atomic bomb tests in the 1950s and 1960s.  Results suggest that U.S. cancer deaths from fallout are much greater than the U.S. government estimate of 15,000.

Sickest Children Near Indian Point Have Highest In-body Radiation Levels, Says New Study
August 28, 2009--Children living near the Indian Point nuclear plant with multiple health problems have higher levels of radioactivity in their bodies than do healthy children, according to a new survey.
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RPHP to Co-Sponsor Thyroid Screening Near Nuclear Plant
RPHP and Screening Devices Canada will be offering people living near the Indian Point nuclear reactors to be screened for low levels of thyroid hormone.
The screening will occur at the Clearwater Festival in Croton on Hudson NY, June 20-21.Click here to read the press release

New Study Shows Child Leukemia Near Nukes Rising
An RPHP study on rising child leukemia rates near U.S. nuclear plants was published in the most recent issue of the European Journal of Cancer Care.  Congressman Edward Markey and actor Alec Baldwin both commented on the research and its importance.
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A public forum on the health risks of keeping the Oyster Creek nuclear plant running for 20 more years
The forum was held on February 20, 2008 in Toms River NJ. Particpants included Alec Baldwin, Joseph Mangano, Dr. Donald Louria, and Gail Saxer of the Ocean County NJ League of Women Voters.
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Radioactive Contamination and Potential Health Risks From The Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Reactor
Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA
June 12, 2007
A press conference was held in Trenton, NJ, kicking off our educational campaign on the health risks of Oyster Creek. In addition to Mr. Mangano, Don Louria, Edith Gbur, and Rosalie Bertell spoke of the dangers. The event was covered by local TV, radio and newspapers.
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NEW STUDY FINDS CHILD CANCER LINKED WITH REACTOR OPERATIONS
March 28, 2006, State Capitol Building, Trenton New Jersey
A new study, by Joseph Mangano, published in the International Journal of Health Services, finds that radioactive releases from Oyster Creek reactor have significant public health consequences, and that these consequences suggest that the facility not be re-licensed.
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CHILD CANCER NEAR INDIAN POINT PLANT RISES AFTER STRONTIUM-90 EXPOSURE
Health Risk Linked To Same Chemical Found In Groundwater
March 28, 2006, State Capitol Building, Trenton New Jersey
Cancer in children living near the Indian Point nuclear plant rose just four years after increases in radioactive Strontium-90 in bodies of local children were found, according to a new medical journal article released today.
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LIMERICK NUCLEAR REACTOR EMISSIONS
AND THE POTENTIAL LINK TO LOCAL CANCER RATES
April 11, 2005, Philadelphia, PA
This press release notes that the Philadelphia area has the largest concentration of nuclear reactors in the US, along with northern Illinois. Childhood cancer rates are examined near Limerick before and after start-up. Childhood cancer mortality increased in both Montgomery and Philadelphia counties for leukemia (16.0% and 46.4%) and all cancers (48.0% and 22.3%). During the same period, national rates of childhood cancer deaths dropped sharply, making these findings significant. Childhood cancer in the two counties went from below to well above national rates after Limerick startup.
The report notes also that of the 60 most populated counties in the US, Philadelphia has the highest adult cancer death rate from 1999-2002.
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NJ OFFICIALS HOLD FIRST PUBLIC TALKS ON RADIATION TOOTH STUDY
February 16, 2005
The study found that radioactive Strontium-90 in baby teeth is 20 to 50% higher near nuclear plants (including Oyster Creek in Ocean County) has risen 50% since the late 1980s, and may be higher in children with cancer. Results were discussed by Joseph Mangano of the Radiation and Public Health Project (RPHP), which conducted the project. Mangano was invited to testify by the Commission on Radiation Protection.
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Infant Deaths And Childhood Cancer Drop Dramatically After Nuclear Plants Close
November 30, 2001, New York, NY
Long-term health benefits provide another reason to end experiment with nuclear power. Dramatic declines in local infant death and childhood cancer rates occurred soon after the closing of eight nuclear power plants, according to a new report announced by New York State Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, Radiation and Public Health Project, and the STAR Foundation. The study documents a 17.4% reduction in infant mortality in the downwind counties within 40 miles two years after reactor closing, compared to a national decline of just 6.4%.
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CANCER-CAUSING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOUND IN WESTCHESTER CHILDREN'S TEETH
November 2, 2000
Testimony to Westchester County health committee indicates that Indian Point nuclear reactors are possible cause: Our presentation to the Westchester County Legislature Health Committee: A Study Comparing Radioactive Strontium-90 In Baby Teeth With Cancer Rates In Westchester County.
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Media Advisory
Statement of Support from U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY)
Westchester becomes the second county to fund the RPHP Baby Tooth Project