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  • Previous observations suggest a link between early-life shift work and increased multiple sclerosis (MS) risk.
  • Adolescence may be a sensitive period for environmental exposures impacting long-term health outcomes.

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  • To validate the association between shift work and MS risk in a Swedish population.
  • To investigate the specific impact of age at first exposure to shift work on MS incidence.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based case-control study involving 2337 MS cases and 4904 controls.
  • Logistic regression analysis was used to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Main Results:

  • Shift work initiated before age 20 was associated with a 1.5-fold increased risk of MS (OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.2-1.8).
  • Shift work initiated at age 20 or later showed a weaker association (OR 1.2; 95% CI 1.1-1.4).
  • The heightened risk was more pronounced in individuals exposed to shift work during younger years.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent exposure to shift work appears particularly significant for MS risk.
  • Circadian disruption and sleep deprivation are potential contributing factors, though underlying mechanisms require further investigation.