Study claims nuclear link to child deaths

WASHINGTON - Results from a new study released yesterday have linked the closure of nuclear reactors to lower levels of infant deaths. The study contends radiation seepage into groundwater and the food supply harmed youngsters. The study which was rebutted strongly by the nuclear power industry, was conducted by Joseph Mangano, at the New York based Radiation and Public Health Project. He said improvements in infant death rates related to when nearby reactors were closed.