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September 12, 2025Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Night shift work and risk of colorectal cancer: a prospective cohort study among 56 477 female nurses in the Netherlands

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LBLinske de BruijnNBNina E. BerentzenRVRoel Vermeulen

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Overview

Prospective cohort study examines night shift work's connection to colorectal cancer risk in Dutch nurses, implying a caution for frequent exposure.

Key Points

  • Both higher frequency and cumulative exposure to night shifts showed a slight increase in colorectal cancer risk.
  • Cox regression analysis indicated no significant difference in colorectal cancer risk for night shift workers compared to non-workers.
  • The average number of consecutive night shifts per month slightly increased CRC risk among participants.
  • Results highlight the need for further investigation into the long-term health implications of night shift work on cancer risk.

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Bruijn et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44a1d31b076d99fa52d9fhttps://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2024-109878
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