Gambling Harm UK
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Gambling Harm UK
@gamblingharmuk
WHO: "The gambling-related burden of harm appears to be of similar magnitude to harm attributed to major depressive disorder and alcohol misuse and dependence."
United Kingdom Katılım Temmuz 2020
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This continued level of harm should raise red flags.
- is there any sign that 10 years of “gambling harm education” is making a difference?
- is this the inevitable consequence of lax advertising regulations which are not robust and seldom enforced?
Gambling Harm UK@gamblingharmuk
Key findings from research on sample of 2000 students suggests 18% are experiencing gambling harms. But what if the real picture is much wider? Looking across the full spectrum, around 41% of students report at least one experience associated with gambling-related harm (PGSI 1+).
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References:
1. ygam.org/wp-content/upl…
2. gamblingcommission.gov.uk/statistics-and…
#GamblingHarms #PublicHealth #StudentWellbeing #Prevention
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If we focus only on the most severe cases, we miss a large proportion of people already experiencing meaningful impacts and who could benefit from earlier support.
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Key findings from research on sample of 2000 students suggests 18% are experiencing gambling harms.
But what if the real picture is much wider?
Looking across the full spectrum, around 41% of students report at least one experience associated with gambling-related harm (PGSI 1+).
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Gambling Harm UK retweetledi
I’ve raised concerns about the spread of betting shops on high streets for years.
In 2021, we put the issue on the agenda. In 2025, I renewed the fight to end Aim to Permit and give communities a real say.
Here’s what that campaign has looked like so far.
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We explored how harm presents in clinical practice, why it is often missed, and the importance of simply asking the question. Because if we don’t ask, we don’t see it.
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We also discussed stigma and language, inequalities, dopamine agonists, and the realities of modern gambling, from ubiquitous advertising to targeted algorithms and product design.
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Last week, we taught over 80 Year-4 medical students at King’s College London about gambling harm.
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Using a MECC (Making Every Contact Count) approach, we explored how healthcare professionals can confidently start conversations about gambling with athletes and patients.
Because even short conversations can make a big difference.
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We recently delivered teaching to Sports & Exercise Medicine doctors on gambling harm and why it matters more than ever.
With a reflection on how gambling advertising has come to dominate sport.
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Gambling Harm UK retweetledi
My deepest condolences to Arthur's family.
Gambling harms are prevalent in our society and should be treated as a public health issue.
@UKLabour must remove aim to permit now!
We are all in this fight together to save lives especially of young men.
Ben Coleman@ChelFulhamBen
Damning coroner ruling links gambling to my constituent Arthur's death. My thoughts are with his family, who have fought for answers. @bet365 and @GamRegGB failed him and must now act. Every gambling-related suicide also needs full review to prevent future deaths.
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Gambling Harm UK retweetledi
#Gambling - an industry out of control doing enormous damage to individuals and communities
thetimes.com/uk/london/arti…
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Understanding these systems is essential if we want to prevent harm and create healthier environments for everyone.
Source: Adapted from Gilmore AB et al., The Lancet (2023)
#CommercialDeterminantsOfHealth #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Prevention
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They operate across multiple levels, from political and economic systems to everyday environments and behaviours. Together, these influences can affect exposure to health risks and contribute to health inequalities.
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Health is shaped by more than individual choices.
Commercial actors influence the products people consume, the environments they live in, and the policies that shape markets and societies. These forces are known as the *Commercial Determinants of Health (CDoH).*
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