Cardiovascular Health Effects of Shift Work with Long Working Hours and Night Shifts: Study Protocol for a Three-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study on Industrial Workers

Cardiovascular Health Effects of Shift Work with Long Working Hours and Night Shifts: Study Protocol for a Three-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study on Industrial Workers

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 ha...

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Main Authors: 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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
biomarkers of inflammation
cardiovascular disease
arterial stiffness
carotid intima-media thickness
disease prevention
shift work
occupational
health promotion
physical activity
sleep deprivation
work organization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/2/589

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