Panel: Exploring Public Health perspectives of gambling Dr. Katherine Spilde, San Diego State University Keith Whyte, National Council of Problem Gambling Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Vancouver Coastal Health Dr. Debi La Plante, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School Moderated by: Dr. General Thomas, Ministry of Health Presented at the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference in Vancouver, February 1-3, 2016

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3. Exploring Public Health
Perspectives on Gambling
Panelists:
Dr. Katherine Spilde
Mr. Keith Whyte
Dr. Mark Lysyshyn
Dr. Debi LaPlante
Moderated By: Dr. Gerald Thomas

4. Question 1
Mark Lysyshyn MD MPH FRCPC
Medical Health Officer
Vancouver Coastal Health

5. Gambling Impacts
Adapted from The Australian Productivity Commission Gambling Report (1990)

6. Healthcare costs related to
problem gambling
BC Provincial Health Officer’s Report “Lower the Stakes” (2013)

7. Where does gambling fit
in?
Adapted from J. Marks “Paradox of Prohibition” (1990)

8. Regulatory Options
Adapted from Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Framework for Cannabis Regulation (2014)

10. Question 2
Mark Lysyshyn MD MPH FRCPC
Medical Health Officer
Vancouver Coastal Health

11. Health Impact Assessment
Mecklenburg County Community Health Services

12. How HIA works
International Association for Impact Assessment (2013)