Association of gambling activities and modalities with problem gambling in Japan: A nationwide cross-sectional online survey-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Problem gambling (PG) is a relevant public health concern. Thus, this study aimed to identify the association of specific gambling activities and modalities with PG in Japan.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using data from a large-scale online survey was conducted in Japan between February 6 and 27, 2023. Candidate gambling activities and modalities include sports betting (offline/online), casinos (offline/online), lotteries (offline/online), electronic gaming machines, and trading activities. PG was defined as a score ≥ 8 on the Problem Gambling Severity Index. All estimates were weighted using a nationally representative survey conducted in Japan in 2019. To estimate the association between gambling engagement and the prevalence of PG, multivariable log

SUBMITTER: Yoshioka T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11925179 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature