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<p>The main source of data for problem and at-risk gambling behaviour in Great Britain
is the Health Surveys for England and Scotland, and the Problem Gambling Survey Wales.
2016 data showed that men were more likely than women to be classified as a problem
gambler (1.2% and 0.2% respectively). The surveys also indicated that certain other
groups are at greater risk of experiencing problems from gambling, including those
with poor mental health or who are unemployed. However, further work is needed to
understand the nature of these associations.</p><p> </p><p>Government recognises the
importance of building understanding of how gambling related harm is experienced and
by whom. Public Health England (PHE) is carrying out an evidence review looking at
the health harms associated with gambling and the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board
(now called the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling, ABSG) published a paper setting
out a potential framework for measuring harm. Protecting vulnerable people from gambling-related
harm is a priority for the Government and where there is evidence that a particular
product or environment is causing harm, we will take action.</p><p> </p><p>In March
2019, government awarded just over £1 million to GamCare for a project to raise awareness
of how gambling is linked with a range of issues affecting women and girls and help
to better identify women in need of support. One of the core work strands of the programme
is to build data in this area.</p>
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