Comment:  Personal Opinion:  Look at what is underlined in yellow and compare it to the recent Town Hall.  I have no confidence in statistics which can be used the wrong ways.  Further, look how "not statistically significant" is used time and again as an out!!!!!!  

This post ends with hope:  See the compensation that finally arrived for vets exposed to atomic testing.

 https://www.cloudresearch.com/resources/guides/statistical-significance/what-is-statistical-significance/#statistically-significant

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Statistical significance is a measurement of whether an observed difference represents a true effect or is merely the result of chance. In other words, it helps researchers determine if their findings reflect a real relationship between variables or just random noise in the data.

To evaluate whether a finding is statistically significant, researchers conduct a statistical significance test through a process known as null hypothesis significance testing. Null hypothesis significance testing is less of a mathematical formula and more of a logical process for analyzing data and thinking about the strength and legitimacy of a finding.

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Key Takeaway: A statistically significant result means you've found a true effect that's unlikely to be the result of chance. Researchers use a statistical significance test to analyze data and calculate the probability (p value) that their findings occurred randomly.

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Query:  How many service members have come down with cancer who were near the atomic bombs?

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Approximately 400,000 servicemen were present during atmospheric nuclear tests from 1946 to 1962, and many have reported health issues, including cancer, due to radiation exposure. Specific studies have indicated increased risks of various cancers, including leukemia, among these veterans, but exact numbers of those diagnosed with cancer are not clearly defined.

 National Museum of Nuclear Science & History cancernetwork.com

Cancer Cases Among Service Members Near Atomic Bombs

Approximately 400,000 servicemen participated in atmospheric nuclear tests conducted by the United States from 1946 to 1962. Many of these veterans have reported health issues, including various types of cancer, due to their exposure to radiation during these tests.

Reported Cancer Types

The following cancers have been associated with exposure to radiation from atomic bomb tests:

• Leukemia
• Lung Cancer
• Bone Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Nasal Cancer

Study Findings

• A study indicated a 14% increase in leukemia deaths among test participants compared to a control group, although this increase was not statistically significant overall.
• There was a significant increase in leukemia deaths among servicemen exposed to land-based testing.

Conclusion

While specific numbers of diagnosed cancer cases among these veterans are not clearly defined, the evidence suggests a concerning link between radiation exposure during atomic bomb tests and increased cancer risks.

 cancernetwork.com National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

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What are the specific cancer types linked to atomic bomb exposure for servicemen?

What health benefits or compensation are available for veterans affected by radiation exposure?

Veterans affected by radiation exposure may be eligible for disability compensation, healthcare services, and financial awards under programs like the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Specific benefits include lump sum payments for certain cancers and health conditions linked to radiation exposure during military service.

 bikiniatoll.info trajectormedical.com

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https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/cancer-risk-veterans-exposed-nuclear-weapons-tests-unresolved

"Cancer Risk of Veterans Exposed to Nuclear Weapons Tests Unresolved"

Articles | December 1, 1999

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WASHINGTON-The latest effort to establish whether exposure to radiation during nuclear weapons tests caused leukemia in some military personnel has left the issue largely unresolved. The study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found a 14% increase in leukemia deaths among test participants, compared with a control group, but the increase was not significant. The increase was significant, however, for soldiers exposed to land-based testing.