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Development of gambling disorder after bariatric surgery: a call for research

Yassir Abdul Rahim, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Anders C Håkansson

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Abstract

The relationship between bariatric surgery and alcohol use disorder (AUD) suggests that there may be a parallel connection between bariatric surgery and gambling disorder (GD), although this has never been researched before. Here, we describe observations suggesting that patients undergoing bariatric surgery may develop gambling disorders after surgery. Obese, older adults, and women may be at particular risk of developing GD because of their higher susceptibility to somatic comorbidities. We call for research addressing factors affecting the development of GD in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and how this could be prevented.
Original languageEnglish
JournalFrontiers in Public Health
Volume11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023 Jun 22

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Psychiatry
  • Surgery

Free keywords

  • Gambling
  • Gambling disorder
  • Problem gambling
  • Behavioral addiction
  • Bariatric surgery

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