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It has been demonstrated that some metals present in residues coming from mining activities can damage DNA. A preliminary evaluation was carried out to determine the genotoxic effects on a resident population of a mining area in Xichu, Guanajuato, Mexico. Blood lead levels (BLL), and arsenic levels in urine (AsU), were measured like exposure biomarkers. DNA damage in blood cells was evaluated by comet assay. BLL (7.5 ± 1.2 and 7.9 ± 3.3 μg/dL) and AsU (25.2 ± 15.8 and 18.3 ± 18.4 μg/g creatinine) were found in children and adults, respectively. Regarding DNA damage, the children showed an olive tail moment (5.0 ± 1.6) and tail length (40.9 ± 4.9 μm) of similar magnitude than adults (4.6 ± 1.0 and 41.8 ± 5.9 μm). In conclusion, this preliminary study describes the health risk scenario of population near the mina nevertheless more studies are needed in the area.

BIOMONITORING OF A POPULATION RESIDING NEAR TO MINE TAILINGS IN GUANAJUATO, MEXICO