A meta‐analysis of problem gambling risk factors in the general adult population

Y Allami, DC Hodgins, M Young, N Brunelle… - …, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims Few meta‐analyses have been conducted to pool the most
constant risk factors for problem gambling. The present meta‐analysis summarizes effect …

Prevalence of problem gambling: A meta-analysis of recent empirical research (2016–2022)

E Gabellini, F Lucchini, ME Gattoni - Journal of Gambling Studies, 2023‏ - Springer
Gambling is widely considered a socially acceptable form of recreation. However, for a small
minority of individuals, it can become both addictive and problematic with severe adverse …

The prevalence of gambling and problematic gambling: a systematic review and meta-analysis

LT Tran, H Wardle, S Colledge-Frisby… - The Lancet Public …, 2024‏ - thelancet.com
Background Gambling behaviours have become of increased public health interest, but data
on prevalence remain scarce. In this study, we aimed to estimate for adults and adolescents …

Problem gambling worldwide: An update and systematic review of empirical research (2000–2015)

F Calado, MD Griffiths - Journal of behavioral addictions, 2016‏ - akjournals.com
Background and aims Problem gambling has been identified as an emergent public health
issue, and there is a need to identify gambling trends and to regularly update worldwide …

[HTML][HTML] Early risk and protective factors for problem gambling: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

NA Dowling, SS Merkouris, CJ Greenwood… - Clinical psychology …, 2017‏ - Elsevier
This systematic review aimed to identify early risk and protective factors (in childhood,
adolescence or young adulthood) longitudinally associated with the subsequent …

The enemy between us: The psychological and social costs of inequality

RG Wilkinson, KE Pickett - European Journal of Social …, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
There is now substantial evidence that larger income differences in a society increase the
prevalence of most of the health and social problems that tend to occur more frequently …

Global prevalence of help‐seeking for problem gambling: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

R Bijker, N Booth, SS Merkouris, NA Dowling… - …, 2022‏ - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims Multiple studies have examined barriers and facilitators to
help‐seeking, but the prevalence of help‐seeking for problem gambling (PG) is not well …

The changing epidemiology of gambling disorder and gambling-related harm: public health implications

MW Abbott - Public health, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Objectives Gambling availability, participation and expenditure have increased markedly in
many parts of the world. This is expected to continue and have significant public health …

Setting limits: gambling, science and public policy—summary of results

P Sulkunen, TF Babor, J Cisneros Örnberg… - …, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
The gambling industry has grown into a global business in the 21st century. This has
created the need for a new emphasis on problem prevention. This article highlights the core …

Addressing key risk factors for suicide at a societal level

J Pirkis, J Bantjes, R Dandona, D Knipe… - The Lancet Public …, 2024‏ - thelancet.com
A public health approach to suicide prevention recognises the powerful influence of social
determinants. In this paper—the fifth in a Series on a public health approach to suicide …