What’s the link between shift work and safety incidents? This systematic review of 24 studies explored the links. Extracts: · It’s estimated that 10-30% of the workforce in industrialised societies engage in non-standard work / shift work · Overall, they found “an increased risk of safety incidents during or after night shifts” · “Accumulated exposure to evening or… Continue reading Association of non-standard working time arrangements with safety incidents: a systematic review
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Night shift work and indicators of cardiovascular risk. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Night shift work linked to various indices of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in this systematic review and meta-analysis. 81 studies were evaluated. Extracts: · “Dose-dependent effects were reported for these cardiovascular risk indicators, suggesting that the intensity and duration of night shift work contribute to risk of CVD” · “This systematic review reports moderate-confidence evidence for inflammation,… Continue reading Night shift work and indicators of cardiovascular risk. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Night shift work and indicators of cardiovascular risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This may interest people – a meta-analysis and systematic review of the effects night shift work has on markers of cardiovascular risk. Not a summary – you can read the full open access paper. 81 studies met inclusion criteria – 14 cohort and 67 cross-sectional. Findings: · “Night shift work is associated with increased inflammation · “HDL-C… Continue reading Night shift work and indicators of cardiovascular risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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