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Moreover, this relationship has rarely been analysed separately for women and men. This study aimed to investigate the association between HRBs, obesity, and the full spectrum of gambling severity in women and men. Cross-sectional population-based data from Healthy Finland Survey 2022\u201323 was exploited, including adults aged 20+ years (n\u2009=\u200928\u00a0154, response rate 46%, mean age 52\u2009years). The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) was used as the dependent variable, both in continuous (score 0\u201327) and categorical (non-problem, low-risk, moderate-risk, and problem gambling) form. Independent variables included HRBs (daily smoking, excessive drinking, low fruit and vegetable (F &amp; V) consumption, low physical activity, and insufficient sleep) and obesity. Sociodemographic factors, suboptimal self-rated health, and psychological distress were adjusted for. 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