Health disorders of shift workers
A Knutsson - Occupational medicine, 2003 - academic.oup.com
A Knutsson
Occupational medicine, 2003•academic.oup.comThe effects of shift work on physiological function through disruption of circadian rhythms are
well described. However, shift work can also be associated with specific pathological
disorders. This article reviews the evidence for a relationship between specific medical
disorders and working at night or on shift systems. The strongest evidence exists for an
association with peptic ulcer disease, coronary heart disease and compromised pregnancy
outcome.
well described. However, shift work can also be associated with specific pathological
disorders. This article reviews the evidence for a relationship between specific medical
disorders and working at night or on shift systems. The strongest evidence exists for an
association with peptic ulcer disease, coronary heart disease and compromised pregnancy
outcome.
Abstract
The effects of shift work on physiological function through disruption of circadian rhythms are well described. However, shift work can also be associated with specific pathological disorders. This article reviews the evidence for a relationship between specific medical disorders and working at night or on shift systems. The strongest evidence exists for an association with peptic ulcer disease, coronary heart disease and compromised pregnancy outcome.
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