Gambling should be considered a public health issue in Wales, United Kingdom

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Author(s): Atherton, Frank ; Beynon, Claire

Journal: Journal of Public Health

Year Published: 2018

Date Added: November 05, 2019

In this review, the authors explore gambling in Wales, United Kingdom (UK) and identify whether it is a public health issue or not. They reviewed research articles and publicly available information. The authors suggest that gambling should be considered a public health issue in Wales. About three in five adults in Wales had gambled in the past year. About 1% of the population have problem gambling. Gambling problems cost Wales a lot of money, and have greater effects on vulnerable people, including low-income people and children. There is a need for prevention programs at a population level to address this public health issue in Wales.

Citation: Atherton, F., & Beynon, C. (2018). Is gambling an emerging public health issues for Wales, UK? Journal of Public Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdy164

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdy164

Keywords: addiction ; gambling ; public health

Topics: Public Health

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Gambling Resources

Study Design: Other Review

Study Funding:

No source of funding was declared for this study.