UNICEF: gambling prevention in adolescents should be a national health agenda

Worldwide, the prevalence of gambling is 2-4 times higher among adolescents than among adults, with up to 8% of adolescents between the ages of 12-17 being pathological gamblers. This can lead to adverse outcomes, such as strained relationships, delinquency and criminal behaviors, depression and even suicide, affecting families, peers and society.