Night shift work and modifiable lifestyle factors

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Authors

Beata Pepłońska · Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine

Weronika Burdelak · Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine

Jolanta Krysicka · Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine

Agnieszka Bukowska · Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine

Andrzej Marcinkiewicz · Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine

Wojciech Sobala · Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine

Dorota Klimecka-Muszyńska

Abstract

This study confirms previous studies reporting lower exercising among night shift workers and tendency to increase body weight. This finding provides important public health implication for the prevention of chronic diseases among night shift workers. Initiatives promoting physical activity addressed in particular to the night shift workers are recommended.

Topics & Keywords

Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Workplace Health and Well-being Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

Volume 27, Issue 5, pp. 693-706

DOI: 10.2478/s13382-014-0298-0

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