Gambling

As March Madness in men’s and women’s college basketball kicks off, millions will tune in to watch and bet — with the latter having major ties to the health of both the players and those making bets.

The trajectory of sports gambling over the past several years exhibits strong ties to trends related to alcohol use disorders, results from a cross-sectional survey study showed.

A new Lancet Public Health commission called for stronger policy and regulatory controls worldwide to reduce the impact of commercial gambling on public health and wellbeing.