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[Shift work and night work: what effect on blood pressure?].

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    Shift work disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing cardiovascular risk and blood pressure. Medical follow-up is crucial for shift workers to manage hypertension and related health issues.

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    • Occupational Health
    • Cardiovascular Science
    • Chronobiology

    Context:

    • Shift work is increasingly prevalent, affecting circadian rhythms and internal body clocks.
    • Existing research links shift work to increased cardiovascular risk, including elevated blood pressure.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the association between shift work and cardiovascular risks, particularly hypertension.
    • To highlight the need for medical surveillance in shift worker populations.

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    • Shift work disrupts the natural circadian rhythm, potentially leading to a higher incidence of hypertension.
    • Studies indicate an association between shift work and elevated blood pressure, though definitive clinical evidence is limited due to study heterogeneity and confounding factors.

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