Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) prevalence studies [Canada]: Consolidated dataset

Since the CPGI was introduced, all Canadian provinces and many jurisdictions in other countries have relied on this measure to estimate the prevalence of problem gambling in general and special populations. In 2007, the OPGRC carried out the process of soliciting researchers for data that were collected using the CPGI instrument in order to compile and harmonize data into one large dataset.

This is a cross-national and cross sectional dataset (n=21,374) compiled from seven major prevalence studies of Canadian adults (18 or older) residing in the Canadian provinces. It includes 2191 variables with information on gambling activities, gambling behaviours, adverse consequences related to gambling, and problem gambling correlates. Selected variables were harmonized to facilitate cross national comparisons.