Paediatricians Warn of the Dangers of Teen Gambling
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 05/07/12 -- Health care providers, parents and governments need to pay closer attention to gambling among Canadian adolescents, according to a new position statement published today by the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS).
Although gambling by minors is illegal, many adolescents are involved in legalized and self-organized gambling activities, both at home and in school. Underage gambling can start in children as young as 9 and 10 years of age and most Canadian teens say they have gambled at least once.
"If children are playing cards or dice games for money-even if it's with their family members-then they are gambling," says Dr. Jorge Pinzon, chair of the CPS Adolescent Health Committee and co-author the statement. "It seems harmless, but as kids get older, these behaviours can develop into more serious gambling activities. And far too many youth develop problems with gambling."
Overall, adolescents are two to four times more likely to have gambling problems than adults. As they get older, teens usually gamble more with their friends and classmates-from betting on sports to online gambling games.
"It's normal for adolescents to experiment with risky behaviours such as gambling. This can make them more vulnerable to developing a gambling problem," explains Dr. Pinzon. "Parents, teachers, and healthcare providers need to be aware of risk factors including depression, impulsivity, antisocial behaviours, and changes to behaviour such as skipping school or lying to hide their gambling."
Among the CPS recommendations:
The Canadian Paediatric Society is a national advocacy association that promotes the health needs of children and youth. Founded in 1922, the CPS represents more than 3,000 paediatricians, paediatric subspecialists and other child health professionals across Canada.
To access the full CPS position statement, e-mail .
Contacts:
Andree Dion
Media Relations Coordinator
Canadian Paediatric Society
613-526-9397, ext. 247
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