The societal costs of problem gambling in Sweden

Abstract Background Problem gambling is a public health issue affecting both the gamblers, their families, their employers, and society as a whole. Recent law changes in Sweden oblige local and regional health authorities to invest more in prevention and treatment of problem gambling. The economic c...

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Main Authors: T. Hofmarcher, U. Romild, J. Spångberg, U. Persson, A. Håkansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10008-9