A review of programs that aimed to reduce or prevent gambling harm

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Author(s): Blank, Lindsay ; Baxter, Susan ; Buckley Woods, Helen ; Goyder, Elizabeth

Journal: Lancet Public Health

Year Published: 2021

Date Added: February 26, 2021

The authors identified previous reviews of programs that aimed to prevent and reduce gambling harm. The authors searched online databases for systematic reviews. They found 30 articles looking at either programs for an entire population or programs targeted to people at risk of harm. The authors noted that evidence for most programs is weak. There is a lack of evidence about whether these programs are useful over a long period of time. The authors also noted a lack of screening programs and programs to provide ongoing support for people after their treatment.

Citation: Blank, L., Baxter, S., Buckley Woods, H., & Goyder, E. (2021). Interventions to reduce the public health burden of gambling-related harms: A mapping review. Lancet Public Health, 6(1), e50-e63. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(20)30230-9

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(20)30230-9

Keywords: gambling-related harm ; interventions ; mapping review ; public health ; public policy ; systematic review

Topics: Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Policy Makers ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Public Health

Conceptual Framework Factors: Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Gambling Environment ; Environment - Public Policy ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Systematic Review

Study Funding:

This work was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Public Health Research Review Team and presents independent research funded by the NIHR.