Shift work, which may include working at night, has been demonstrated to disrupt biological circadian rhythms and the sleep and wake cycle [1,2]. Full circadian adjustment is seldom accomplished in night shift workers due to factors interfering with the circadian system such as daylight during day...
–7.9 h per day, the OR was 1.39 (95% CI 1.04–1.86) in long sleepers (≥8 h) and 1.16 (95% CI 0.86–1.56) in short sleepers (<7 h). Overall, lung cancer was not associated with the sleep disorder index, nor with night shift work, regardless of the duration of night work or...
shift work; sleep work disorder; sleep disturbances; circadian rhythm; circadian disruption; sleep diary; actigraphy; work-fitness1. Introduction In the 24/7 society in which we live, many people work day and night, be it for public safety and health services or for economic reasons. When an...