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- Shift work — especially at night — often disturbs the body’s systems regulated by circadian rhythm, including the sleep/wake cycle. The more years you work a shift schedule, the higher your risk of chronic health issues.
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Feb 28, 2023 · What's the connection between shift work and health? A 2022 research review in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine links shift work to higher risks for serious health problems, such as heart attack and diabetes.
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May 12, 2023 · Specifically, the literature has identified several health problems associated with shift work and night work, including sleep problems , cardiovascular problems [12,13], psychological problems , oncological problems [15,16], and problems with the female reproductive system [17,18].
- Isabel Silva, Daniela Costa
- Healthcare (Basel). 2023 May; 11(10): 1410.
- 10.3390/healthcare11101410
- 2023/05
Nov 23, 2022 · An increased risk of obesity, estimated at 5% for night-shift workers and at 18% for rotating shift workers, was observed. An excess risk of hypertension was estimated at around 30% when considering the broad definition of shift work and when night periods were included in rotating shifts.
- 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1034195
- 2022
- Front Public Health. 2022; 10: 1034195.
Nov 3, 2023 · The term “shift work” refers to any work schedule that falls outside the hours of 7 am and 6 pm . While any shift worker can develop symptoms , the disorder primarily affects employees with night, early morning, or rotating shifts. If untreated, shift work disorder can lead to major health concerns.
Jan 24, 2022 · Night shift work is a widely studied variable as it compromises several aspects of human health including homeostasis and well-being. Night shift work affects individuals at the...
Apr 27, 2023 · Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that can affect people who work nontraditional hours. It causes issues with falling asleep, staying asleep and sleepiness at unwanted times. It’s treatable with lifestyle changes, light therapy and/or medication.
Jun 11, 2023 · Until recently, shift and night work were essentially used to secure round-the-clock activities related to the provision of essential basic services to the general population (e.g., light, water, and gas supply; health care; transport; security; and telecommunications), to cope with technological constraints (e.g., power plants, metallurgy, and ...
