The phenomenon of electronic betting games: socioeconomic and health impacts - an integrative literature review
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https://doi.org/10.54727/cbps.2.2.53Keywords:
Internet Addiction Disorder, gambling, public health, economy, Distúrbio de vício em internetAbstract
Introduction: The phenomenon of bets referred to as electronic gambling in Brazil, following precarious regulation of the activity through a federal normative act has impacted the economic, social, and health realities of the Brazilian population.
Objective: This study aims to identify the factors associated with gambling in the context of the scientific literature between 2014 and 2024, as well as its implications for the economy and public health.
Method: An integrative literature review was conducted, based on research using databases accessible through Scielo, PubMed, Scopus, and BVS search engines.
Results: Articles addressing the economic and public health impacts of gambling, particularly addiction and its social consequences, were analyzed. The study includes an examination of the effects of gambling on vulnerable communities and offers policy recommendations.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that while gambling generates revenue, it exacerbates inequalities and creates new challenges for public health systems.
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