Lars-Kristian Lunde, Øivind Skare, Asgeir Mamen, Per Anton Sirnes, Hans C D Aass, Reidun Øvstebø, Elisabeth Goffeng, Dagfinn Matre, Pia Nielsen, Hanne Siri Amdahl Heglum, Stine Eriksen Hammer, Marit Skogstad
There is a plausible association between shift work and cardiovascular disease (CVD), which may be due to disruption of the circadian rhythm causing hormonal changes and metabolic disturbances, resulting in high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and being overweight. However, few studies have investigated the association between several consecutive long work shifts, including night shifts, and risk factors for developing CVD. Moreover, knowledge is lacking on factors that may modify or enhance this suggested relationship...
January 16, 2020: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health