The Gambling Landscape in Brazil: Developing Effective Public Health Policies Based on a Population Survey Data

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rodrigo Pereira Pio, Andressa Goldman Ruwel, Jéssica Veras Eloy Dewes, Clarice Madruga, Thiago Henrique Roza, Daniel Tornaim Spritzer, Félix Henrique Paim Kessler
DOI: 10.47626/1516-4446-2025-4546
Cited by: 1

Abstract

Objective: To describe Brazil's evolving gambling landscape using data from the 2023 III BNADS, to estimate gambling prevalence and patterns, and to outline evidence-based public health strategies to reduce gambling-related harms.Methods: Data from the Third Brazilian National Alcohol and Drugs Survey (III BNADS), a nationally representative household survey, were analyzed to estimate gambling prevalence and patterns.Recent legislation were reviewed to contextualize regulatory

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gambling Behavior and Treatments Data-Driven Disease Surveillance Insurance Mortality Demography Risk Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry
Publisher
EDITORA SCIENTIFIC
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN