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Parental gambling linked to poorer health and educational outcomes for Australian children

New Australian research has found that risky parental gambling is associated with poorer physical health, mental health and educational outcomes among children, highlighting the need to recognize gambling harm as a child health and family…

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New Australian research has found that risky parental gambling is associated with poorer physical health, mental health and educational outcomes among children, highlighting the need to recognize gambling harm as a child health and family well-being issue. The Australian National University (ANU) study combined longitudinal data from two major nationally representative Australian population studies with interviews with ACT gambling support, child and family service providers.

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