Declining health of hift workers

摘要

SHIFT WORKERS are more likely to suffer from serious illnesses because of their irregular working hours, according to a report published by the Health and Safety Executive. As shift work becomes more of a necessary part of working life, it causes concern for the health and safety of the worker, research for HSE by Surrey University reveals. The effects of disturbed circadian rhythms and, therefore, symptoms of reduced wellbeing, says the report, include fatigue, poor sleep quality, gastro-intestinal disorders and an increase in heart disease risk factors.