Shift Work Disrupts Sleep and Heightens Health Risks
Shift work causes circadian misalignment and shift work sleep disorder, resulting in insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and long-term health issues like metabolic and mental disorders.
- Shift work impacts 15-40% of workers, frequently resulting in shift work sleep disorder (SWSD)
- Includes excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and reduced alertness due to circadian misalignment
| Claim | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift work sleep disorder affects up to 40% of shift workers due to circadian disruption | L.M. Wu et al. (2023), Sleep Medicine Reviews | ||
| SWSD links to metabolic and mental health risks | L.M. Wu et al. (2023), Sleep Medicine Reviews | ||
| Effective treatments include chronotherapy and sleep education | L.M. Wu et al. (2023), Sleep Medicine Reviews |