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Nuclear weapons tests exposed Pacific islanders to radiation without informed consent — documented evidence

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Declassified documents revealed US intentionally exposed Marshall Islands residents to fallout from hydrogen bomb tests to study radiation effects. Subjects weren't told they were test subjects.

Nuclear weapons tests exposed Pacific islanders to radiation without informed consent

Science·January 1, 1994·2.2K upvotes

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“All radiation exposure was accidental and medical care was provided for safety”

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