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flag Problem gamblers are four times more likely to attempt suicide by age 24, study finds.

flag A University of Bristol study found that problem gamblers are four times more likely to attempt suicide by age 24 than non-gamblers or recreational gamblers, with suicide attempts among problem gamblers quadrupling between ages 20 and 24. flag Tracking individuals from birth in southwest England, the research, published in Addiction, uniquely ruled out other causes for suicidal thoughts, suggesting gambling harms extend beyond those classified as problem gamblers to include low and medium-risk individuals. flag The findings apply to both men and women and highlight the need for broader public health measures, such as stricter gambling advertising rules, to protect future generations.

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