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Dr. Chris Ball
Life/Health Consulting Medical Officer, London
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Dr. Chris Ball is a Consultant Psychiatrist and has worked with Gen Re for 20 years. In addition to providing underwriting and claims advice, he contributes to product development, education and training, and the development of underwriting manuals. Formerly Chris was Clinical Director with the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. His interest in mental health and insurance medicine developed after initial training in primary care.
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The Impact of Diabetes on Mental Health
By Dr. Chris Ball Nov 15, 2021English
The existence of a relationship between diabetes, in all its forms, and a wide variety of mental health disorders, is widely acknowledged. Individuals who experience depressive episodes are between 40% and 60% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than...
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Occupation As a Risk Factor for Alcohol-Related Harm
By Dr. Chris Ball and Jon Parker Jun 10, 2021English
Alcohol use and misuse is of concern to insurers because alcohol-related illnesses represent a significant cause of claim. The latest report from the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) described the highest levels of alcohol-related deaths in England...
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« L’épidémie » de troubles mentaux - Rhétorique et réalité
By Dr. Chris Ball Feb 16, 2021Français
La santé mentale est aujourd’hui un grand sujet de discussion dans les médias. Nombreux sont les titres décrivant les problèmes de santé mentale à des niveaux épidémiques, et beaucoup proviennent de « recherches » citées par les assureurs. Nous savons...
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The “Epidemic” of Mental Disorders - Rhetoric and Reality
By Dr. Chris Ball Dec 14, 2020English
Mental health has become a big topic of discussion in the media. Headlines describing mental health problems at epidemic levels are common - and many come from “research” cited by insurers. We know antidepressant prescription rates have doubled in high...
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