Genetic Damage and Multi-Elemental Exposure in Populations in Proximity to Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold (ASGM) Mining Areas in North Colombia.

Toxics · 2025 · PMC11946375 · PMID 40137529

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

Other toxic elements, including Pb and Al, showed moderate increases but did not reach statistical significance.

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a clear trendno p-value reported

These findings demonstrate a clear trend of elevated concentrations of both essential and toxic elements in individuals from exposed areas, suggesting chronic environmental exposure likely linked to artisanal gold mining activities.

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