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Gambling initiation in preadolescents. The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine [J Adolesc Health] Journal article

 
Hurt H, Giannetta JM, Brodsky NL, Shera D, Romer D 
Gambling initiation in preadolescents. [Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural]
J Adolesc Health 2008 Jul; 43(1):91-3.


Gambling has increased in the past decade, with growing opportunities for initiation by adolescents. More limited data, however, are available regarding gambling in preadolescents. In the investigation reported here, gambling for money was the most common risk behavior in 10- to 12-year-olds. Gamblers were more likely to be white, have tried alcohol, have positive affect toward gambling, and have friends who gamble.



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