SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Prevention and Harm Reduction Interventions for Adult Gambling at the Local Level: An Umbrella Review of Empirical Evidence.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 25 citations in OpenAlex.
- Online Gambling: A Systematic Review of Risk and Protective Factors in the Adult Population.Journal of gambling studies · 2024Pooled it
- Emerging Gambling Problems and Suggested Interventions: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research.Journal of gambling studies · 2023Pooled it
- A qualitative investigation of the feasibility and acceptability of lower risk gambling guidelines.Harm reduction journal · 2025Article
- Limit-setting in online gambling: a comparative policy review of European approaches.Harm reduction journal · 2025Review
- Testing the acceptability and feasibility of the lower-risk gambling guidelines in Finland.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2024Article
- Individuals with a migratory background can offer valuable insight to improve the treatment and prevention of gambling harms.Nordisk alkohol- & narkotikatidskrift : NAT · 2024Article
- Availability restrictions and mandatory precommitment in land-based gambling: effects on online substitutes and total consumption in longitudinal sales data.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Gambling harm prevention and harm reduction in online environments: a call for action.Harm reduction journal · 2023Review
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Abstract
Concerns about negative consequences of gambling diffusion are increasing. Prevention and harm reduction strategies play a crucial role in reducing gambling supply and harms. This study aims to conduct an umbrella review of the effectiveness of gambling preventive and harm reduction strategies, which can be implemented at a local level and targeted at adults. It was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Sixteen reviews were analyzed, and 20 strategies were selected and classified in 4 areas with different targets and aims. Reducing the supply of gambling is an effective strategy both for the general population and for risky or problematic gamblers. Demand reduction interventions have been found to have limited effects but most of them are mainly focused on knowledge about risks and odds ratios. Risk reduction strategies aim to reduce contextual risk factors of the area where gambling is provided, change the gambling locations' features, and modify individual behaviors while gambling. Smoking and alcohol bans or restrictions are considered one of the most effective strategies. Finally, harm reduction strategies targeted at problematic gamblers are potentially effective. Some relevant implementation conditions are identified and the results show inconsistent effects across different targets.
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