March 12, 2026Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine0 citations
View Full PaperCardiovascular risk factors in 101 night shift and day workers in industry. A cross-sectional study
Key Points
- To investigate the relationship between night shift work and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
- Cross-sectional study design
- Comparison of night shift and day workers
- Assessment of cardiovascular risk factors
- Night shift workers exhibited higher cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to day workers
- Shift schedules with fewer night shifts may reduce associated risks
Abstract
Night shift work is associated with CVD risk factors. Shift schedules with fewer night shifts and longer recovery periods could mitigate it.