Shift work and health

被引:82
作者
Scott, AJ
机构
[1] Armstrong Occupat Hlth Care, Kittanning, PA 16059 USA
[2] Univ Pittsburgh, Grad Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Environm & Occupat Hlth, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 USA
来源
PRIMARY CARE | 2000年 / 27卷 / 04期
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10.1016/S0095-4543(05)70189-5
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Night work and rotating shift work disrupt the circadian tinting system. This disruption may produce significant deleterious symptoms in some workers. Certain medical conditions may be aggravated by shift-work scheduling, and shift workers are at increased risk of experiencing cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and reproductive dysfunction. Vulnerable individuals may develop clinical depression when working shifts. Primary care practitioners may intervene by providing medical surveillance and educational programs for shift-working patients and their families.
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