Shift work is thought to disrupt the body clock, sleep, and family and social life. The disruptions can result in acute effects on mood and performance, which may lead to long-term effects on mental health. Together, these may have an impact on both safety and health.
Increasing research is linking shift work to poorer sleep, circadian rhythm disturbances, and strains on family and social life. Night work and shift work have been linked to serious conditions from cancer to heart disease. Fatigue can be deadly.
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