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Increased triglyceride levels in shift workers.

M Romon1, M C Nuttens, C Fievet

  • 1Laboratoire Universitaire de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine, Lille, France.

The American Journal of Medicine
|September 1, 1992
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Shift work is linked to higher triglyceride levels, independent of diet. This study highlights shift work

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Shift work is prevalent in modern industries.
  • Potential links between shift work and adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, are a growing concern.
  • Understanding the specific impact of shift work on metabolic markers like serum lipids is crucial for risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the independent association between shift work and serum lipid profiles.
  • To determine if shift work influences triglyceride, total cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
  • To control for confounding factors such as diet, BMI, and smoking habits.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted in two industrial plants in northern France.

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  • Shift workers were compared with age- and lifestyle-matched day workers.
  • Serum lipid concentrations (triglyceride, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol), dietary intake, smoking status, and BMI were measured.

    • Main Results:

    • Shift workers exhibited significantly higher serum triglyceride levels compared to day workers (p = 0.01).
    • No significant differences were observed in total cholesterol or HDL cholesterol levels between the groups.
    • Multivariate analysis confirmed shift work as a significant independent predictor of elevated triglyceride levels (p = 0.0005).

    Conclusions:

    • Shift work is independently associated with increased triglyceride levels, irrespective of dietary intake.
    • Shift work did not demonstrate a significant impact on total cholesterol or HDL cholesterol levels.
    • The findings suggest a potential contribution of shift work to coronary risk through elevated triglycerides, warranting further investigation into underlying mechanisms.