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Secondary Data Analysis of the Data Reporting Framework and the Health Survey for England

Author: S. Tipping, S. Dinos, E. Fuller & K. Windle Published: October 2019
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Summary

This secondary data analysis by NatCen Social Research, commissioned by GambleAware, compares characteristics of gamblers in the general population to those accessing treatment in England and Scotland.

Topics covered

  • prevalence and characteristics of gamblers in the general population
  • characteristics of gamblers accessing treatment services
  • comparison of gamblers in treatment versus the general population
  • factors associated with accessing or not accessing treatment

Key findings

Problem gamblers not in treatment were more likely to:
  • have less severe gambling behaviour
  • gamble less frequently
  • be under 25 or over 45 years old - be unemployed
  • be living in Scotland
Moderate risk gamblers were less likely to access treatment if female or Scottish. The report also found mental health issues did not seem to be a barrier to treatment.

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