Background Gambling behaviours have become of increased public health interest, but data
on prevalence remain scarce. In this study, we aimed to estimate for adults and adolescents …

The gambling industry has grown into a global business in the 21st century. This has
created the need for a new emphasis on problem prevention. This article highlights the core …

Background Little is known about the nexus between online gambling and psychological
distress among youth, especially in Ghana. This study aimed to investigate the effects of …

Abstract Purpose of Review The gambling industry in Africa has seen substantial growth and
evolution over recent years with a growing body of literature describing these shifts. Here …

Gambling is a cross-cultural and global activity which typically involves the wagering of
money or an item of monetary value on an outcome that is governed by chance. Although …

Problem gambling among young people is now a public health challenge in sub-Saharan
Africa. However, the behaviour remains understudied, particularly, among rural-dwelling …

Objectives Gambling is increasingly positioned as a public health issue, with links to a wide
range of harms for individuals, communities and societies. Malawi has experienced a rapid …

Mounting evidence suggests that youth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) find themselves
increasingly drawn to gambling related activities; an issue, that if left unchecked, can lead to …

Background Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) are
common in some South African populations, notably those of mixed ancestry descent in rural …

Background The popularity of sports-betting is growing globally and may be associated with
alcohol consumption among young adults. In this study, we examine the relationship …