Aidée Baranda Ortiz

Aidée Baranda Ortiz

Aidée Baranda Ortiz
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Researcher at the Department of Sociology and Social Work of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)

Commission warns of health impacts of gambling, calls for tougher regulation

According to a Lancet Public Health commission on commercial gambling, stricter regulations are needed on a global scale to reduce its impact on health and wellbeing worldwide. The authors argue that the harms caused by gambling are a threat to public health, exacerbated by the rapid expansion and digital transformation of the industry. These harms include physical and mental health problems, increased risk of suicide, gender-based violence and financial problems.

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