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Gambling represents a form of economic development and, for certain segments of society, improved health and quality of life. On the other hand, gambling is a known addiction, with a host of sociological problems associated with its practice. Consequently, a number of opportunities and responsibilities emerge for health educators. This article provides both background information and suggestions for professional development, and begins a dialogue in the health education literature on this largely neglected and misunderstood topic.  \nIn the mid-1990s the author was drawn to arguments that were raised over the introduction of casino gambling in nearby Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The Canadianswere looking at casinos to supplement an aggressive economic development plan targeted for all of southern Ontario and torevitalize Niagara Falls in the process. Since that time their expectations have been largely met asthe corridor between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Ontario, represents oneof the hottest growth areas in North America. However, the Canadians’ success served to emphasize a more pronounced economic crisis in upstate New York, particularly in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY. Not only were jobs and residents leaving the area in significant numbers, the presence and aggressive marketing campaign of Casino Niagara and its associated gambling sites in Southern Ontario led a steady stream of New Yorkers to lose scarce dol-  \nlars in a host of Canadian betting parlors. So what does this have to do with health education? Plenty, and two considerations make this issue relevant. First, socioeconomic criteria serve as one of the major determinants of health status (Marmot, 2003) . A substantial literature exists indicating that lower income levels contribute to a host of environmental conditions that eventually lead to poor health. The counties making up the Buffalo/Niagara region represent one of the most challenged economic areas in the country. Its poor health profile mirrors this distinction. According to a recent Buffalo News article, this area has some of the nation’s highest rates for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and  \nobesity (Davis, 2002). Simply stated, population health and economic well-being are intertwined.  \nSecond, when access to gambling venues increases, related problems inevitably  \nrise. As more U.S. residents gambled in Canada, a greater number of social problems emerged in western New York. None of these problems were offset by the economic benefit claimed by supporters of gambling—that benefit stayed in Canada.  \nNew York addressed this issue by choosing to directly compete with the Canadiansand enhance its stagnant economy in the process. The state subsequently expanded the availability of gambling, including placing slot machines in racetracks, entering into the multistate lottery game Powerball, and reaching agreement with the Native American community to establish six casinos in western New York and the Catskills  \nThomas Golaszewski, EdD, MS, is a professor in the Department of Health Science at SUNY Brockport, 17 D Hartwell Hall, Brockport, New York 14420; E-mail: [tgolasze@brockport.edu](tgolasze@brockport.edu).  \nThomas Golaszewski  \n(Precious & LaKamp, 2001) .  \nWhat has emerged from New York’s experience is clear. Gambling has not only become mainstream entertainment, but also has evolved into a form of tax enhancement and economic development policy. This reality is not New York’s alone, but has occurred in a growing number of states across the country struggling with fiscal problems of their own (Levine, 2003) .  \nThe above situation represents a real dilemma facing health educators. True, gambling offers a chance for economi","cbCaikZjXtZooQ6M","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikZjXtZooQ6M","pdf",169204,"English","# Abstract\n## Background and relevance for health education\n## History of gambling activity\n### Colonial lotteries and early scandals\n### Post–Civil War lotteries and congressional action","[{\"question\":\"How does legalized gambling affect health education professionals, according to the article?\",\"answer\":\"It creates both a dilemma and an opportunity: gambling can be framed as economic development that may indirectly relate to health, while also bringing addiction and social problems that health educators must address.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is the issue considered relevant to population health and health education?\",\"answer\":\"The article links health status to socioeconomic conditions and notes that increased access to gambling venues tends to raise related social problems, with benefits claimed by supporters not necessarily offsetting harms.\"},{\"question\":\"What historical waves of gambling activity does the article describe?\",\"answer\":\"At least four waves are cited; the first traces to colonial-era lotteries, the second follows the Civil War during reconstruction, and later developments are discussed as policy responses and evolving mainstreaming of gambling.\"}]","The Proliferation of Legalized Gambling - Implications for Health Education | PDF",18]