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Shift work disrupts circadian rhythms and sleep patterns, affecting 10% of workers. This can lead to chronic health issues and increased accident risks, necessitating interventions like sleep hygiene.

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  • Occupational Health
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Chronobiology

Background:

  • Shift work disrupts the natural sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythms.
  • This disruption is linked to the body's internal clock in the suprachiasmatic nuclei.
  • Altered work schedules significantly impact sleep duration and quality for shift workers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and consequences of shift-work sleep disorder.
  • To discuss the long-term health risks associated with chronic sleep disruption.
  • To outline preventive and corrective strategies for shift workers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on shift work and sleep disorders.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria from the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, version 2 (ICSD-2).
  • Examination of health surveillance and intervention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 10% of night and rotating shift workers (18-65 years) may have shift-work sleep disorder.
  • Long-term effects include chronic fatigue, psychoneurotic syndromes, and increased risk for various disorders.
  • Potential links to accidents and certain diseases like cancer are noted.

Conclusions:

  • Shift-work sleep disorder is a significant occupational health concern.
  • Effective management requires ergonomic scheduling, health monitoring, and worker education.
  • Sleep hygiene and napping are key countermeasures to mitigate negative health impacts.