Risk factors for gambling and problem gambling: a protocol for a rapid umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gambling and problem gambling are increasingly being viewed as a public health issue. European surveys have reported a high prevalence of gambling, and according to the Gambling Commission, in 2018, almost half of the general population aged 16 and over in England had participated in gambling in the 4 weeks prior to being surveyed. The potential harms associated with gambling and problem are broad, including harms to individuals, their friends and family, and society. There is a need to better understand the nature of this issue, including its risk factors. The purpose of this study is to identify and examine the risk factors associated with gambling and problem gambling.

Methods

An umbrella review will be conducted, where systematic approaches will be used to ide

SUBMITTER: Beynon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7453523 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature