SugarHouse Casino
The Center for Health Equity at Drexel University School of Public Health conducted a rapid HIA on the potential health impacts of a slot machine casino under construction in a residential area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The HIA identified five major pathways through which the casino could impact health: employment, traffic congestion, physical activity, problem gambling and public health services. The HIA found that the SugarHouse Casino is likely to have social and economic impacts that are associated with both positive and negative health outcomes for the Philadelphia area. The HIA recommended that a full HIA be conducted for future casino projects in order to provide affected communities and stakeholders with an opportunity to voice concerns and promote health benefits and reduce health costs associated with casino projects.
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Status:Completed
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Publication date:2010
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Decision-making levels:Local
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Sectors:Other
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Additional topic areas:Addictive substances and behaviors, Workforce development, Economic development, Legislation
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Drivers of health:Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, Adverse childhood experiences, Access to services/medical care, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Safe street infrastructure, Employment, Community safety, Income and wealth
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Funding source:Other funding