Why the study?
Does alternating shift work increase the risk of elevated blood pressure in male Japanese workers compared to day work?
Does alternating shift work increase the risk of elevated blood pressure in male Japanese workers compared to day work?
Alternating shift work is a significant independent risk factor for increased blood pressure in men, with an effect more pronounced than well-established factors like age and body mass index.
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Alternating shift work may raise BP in male workers; leaves open causal effects and need for intervention trials.
Suwazono et al. (2008) studied this question.
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