Night Work and Risk of Breast Cancer

2005483 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Candyce H. Kroenke · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Francine Laden · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract

Our results suggest a modestly elevated risk of breast cancer after longer periods of rotating night work. Additional studies are warranted to rule out small sample size or uncontrolled sources for confounding as alternative explanations.

Topics & Keywords

Circadian rhythm and melatonin Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue School Health and Nursing Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Epidemiology

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 108-111

DOI: 10.1097/01.ede.0000190539.03500.c1

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