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Research Article

Gambling, alcohol, consumption, cigarette smoking and health: Findings from the 2007 British Gambling Prevalence Survey

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Pages 208-223 | Received 04 Dec 2008, Accepted 26 Mar 2009, Published online: 10 Mar 2010

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