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Educational Materials about Hanford, Radioactive Iodine and Related Topics

The HCHP has compiled a number of educational materials that have been developed by this project, ATSDR, and the Hanford Health Information Network (which closed down in May 2000). We have also identified useful information on other Web sites, such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

You can read many of these documents online. Some of them can also be downloaded as PDF files. If you would like any of the materials mailed to you, please download and print a copy of the order form. Complete the order form and mail it to us. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery. There is no charge for this service.


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About the HCHP and Internet Resources. (HCHP)
A summary of the purpose and goals of the Hanford Community Health Project (HCHP). Also includes a short list of useful Internet resources. June 2002.
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Request for Medical Evaluation for Past Exposure to I-131. (HCHP)
This fact sheet is designed for you to hand to your health care provider. It will help them understand the history of Hanford releases, health risks associated with exposure to I-131, the exposure pathway, and recommended thyroid screening procedures. August 2002.

Available online as PDF only. Please use the order form to request a paper copy.
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Results of the HCHP Survey. (HCHP)
Summary results from a survey (500 interviews) of the population that were exposed to Hanford releases of I-131 as young children. January 2002
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What is Cancer? (ATSDR)
Discusses benign and malignant tumors, causes of cancer, how cancer develops, cancer symptoms and detection, risk and lifestyle factors, and childhood cancers. 2001.

Available online as PDF only. Please use the order form to request a paper copy.
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An Overview of Hanford and Radiation Health Effects. (HHIN)
Presents some basic information about Hanford, the radiation it released and how people were exposed to the radioactive contamination. It also provides an introduction to the possible health effects from radiation exposure, including a special section on thyroid disease. Summer 1996.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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The Release of Radioactive Materials From Hanford: 1944-72. (HHIN)
Provides a brief historical sketch and describes Hanford's releases into the air, water and soil. It also discusses the uncertainties in the estimates of the amount of radioactive material released. Spring 1997.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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HOT SPOTS: Weather and Hanford's Radioactive Releases to the Air. (HHIN)
Discusses how hot spots might have affected the amount of radiation a person received from Hanford. It explains how the effects of weather can create situations where people living farther from Hanford could have received higher exposures than people who lived closer to Hanford. Spring 1994.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Timeline of Major Events Related to the Release of Radioactive Materials from Hanford. (HHIN)
Provides a year-by-year overview of the major events related to the release of radioactive materials from Hanford, the public's awareness of these emissions and related studies. June 1997.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Glossary. (HHIN)
Brief definitions of the most commonly used terms for describing Hanford related radioactive releases and health effects. January 1999.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Coping with Uncertainty and Illness. (HHIN)
Focuses on coping with the physical and emotional concerns expressed by Hanford downwinders (those who lived in the areas "downwind" or "downriver" from the Hanford site). Fall 1995.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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The Immune System and Radiation. (HHIN)
An introduction to the possible connections between radiation exposure and effects on the immune system. Fall 1995.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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The Nervous System and Radiation. (HHIN)
Describes how the nervous system works, the types of diseases that can afflict the nervous system, the health effects to the nervous system connected with high-dose and low-dose radiation exposure, and provides several viewpoints on information needed to determine whether there is a relationship between Hanford's radiation releases and health effects of the nervous system. Fall 1995.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Genetic Effects and Birth Defects from Radiation Exposure. (HHIN)
Discusses genes, mutations and birth defects, and how radiation can harm a cell. It reviews studies on the effects of parental radiation exposure before pregnancy and the effects of radiation exposure before birth; presents results from new laboratory research; and discusses the information in relation to Hanford's releases. Fall 1994.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Radiation and Cancer. (HHIN)
Discusses the question of whether there is an increased risk for developing cancer among people who were exposed to radiation released from Hanford. It offers the opinions of three scientists. Summer 1994.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Radioactivity in the Body. (HHIN)
Discusses the way that exposure to radiation occurs, how the body handles internal radiation exposure, and which tissues and organs received most of the dose from the radioactive materials released from Hanford. Spring 1994.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Epidemiology: Understanding Health Studies.
Describes what epidemiology is and its importance, the challenges in doing epidemiologic studies, the significance of some of the key terms, and the epidemiologic studies that have been done around Hanford. Fall 1995.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Using Health Studies to Understand Your Risk from Radiation Exposure. (HHIN)
Introduces you to the statistical concepts and terms scientists use to describe the health risks from radiation exposure. January 1999.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Tips for Understanding Health Studies. (HHIN)
Describes how science works, three ways scientists look for evidence about health questions, what epidemiologic (health) studies can and can't tell you, why you might not want to make a change in your lifestyle based on news reports of the latest health study, and six pointers for evaluating news reports about a new study or the study findings you read in a scientific journal. April 1997.

Available online as PDF only. Please use the order form to request a paper copy.
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Working With a Healthcare Provider. (HHIN)
Offers suggestions that can help you in your search for a physician, naturopath or other type of health care provider. It also provides tips for building a more effective relationship with your provider. Spring 1998.

This link takes you to the Washingington State Health Department Web site.
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Finding Low or No-Cost Health Care. (HHIN)
Provides information on how to obtain low-or no-cost health care, and lists some of the health programs available. Spring 1995.

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What you need to know about Thyroid Cancer. (NCI)
Discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for thyroid cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with thyroid cancer. September 2001.

This link takes you to the National Cancer Institute Web site.
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Making Choices: Screening for Thyroid Disease. (NCI)
A decision aid for people exposed to I-131 from the Nevada atmospheric nuclear tests. This workbook focuses on the pros and cons of thyroid cancer screening. September 2002.

This link takes you to the National Cancer Institute Web site.
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Get the facts about exposure to I-131 Radiation. (NCI)
Information about I-131 and its possible effects on the thyroid gland. September 2002.

This link takes you to the National Cancer Institute Web site.
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National Cancer Institute: Individual dose calculator for the Nevada Test Site Releases of I-131 and related documents.

This link takes you to the National Cancer Institute Web site.
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Summary of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study - Final Report. (CDC)
A summary of the results of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study (HTDS) that was conducted to answer the question: Did exposure to iodine-131 from Hanford result in increased incidence of thyroid disease? June 2002.

This link takes you to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site.
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Summary of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study - Final Report (en Español). (CDC)
Resumen del Informe Final Sobre el Estudio de las Enfermedades de la Tiroides en Hanford. Junio 2002.

This link takes you to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site.
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A Guide to the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study - Final Report. (CDC)
A guide summarizing the history of Hanford, how the HTDS was conducted, its findings and interpretations, the study's timeline and review process. It also includes information on thyroid disease and additional resources. June 2002

This link takes you to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site.
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Hanford Thyroid Disease Study (video presentation)
This short 13 minute presentation gives a brief overview of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study (HTDS). The presentation covers the background, design and findings of the study in easy to understand language. December 2004
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Screening for Non-Cancer Thyroid Disease. (ASPE)
Findings from a Department of Health and Human Services workshop which discussed the current policies regarding screening for non-cancer thyroid disease. February 2001

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Thyroid Evaluation of Patients Who are Concerned About Hanford Iodine-131 Releases. (ATSDR)
A guide for healthcare providers to help them evaluate patients who are concerned about exposure to I-131. December 2004.
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Thyroid Disease Management and Radiation Exposure (video presentation)
This session provides a thorough review of thyroid disease and its relationship to radiation exposure, particularly to releases of Iodine 131 from nuclear facilities. Experts discuss thyroid disease—including its types, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments; the background, methods, and results of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study; an overview of the new ATSDR Case Study in Environmental Medicine on Iodine 131; and questions and answers from the audience. Recorded at the 2004 Benton Franklin County Medical Society annual meeting. Qualifies for a maximum of 2.0 hours of CME credit. February 2005
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