There
are millions of workers in the world currently working in the night
shift. I have been working in the night shift myself for the past decade
and still continue to do so, but it isn't until recently did I
seriously consider about the health risks that came along with it. We
all have our own reasons to work in the night, be that a better paycheck
or having to work for companies which require you to work
rotation/graveyard shifts, and so on. Whatever our reasons, I think we
must all be aware of the effects it has on our mind and body in the long
run. After looking up a number of articles and studies done by
researchers, here are few of the findings I wish to share with you.
Physical Health Risks:
Researchers have linked long-term night shift work with increased risk
of cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks or heart disease,
diabetes wherein people working 16-hour shifts had a 50% increased
incidence compared to day shift workers, metabolic syndrome such as
unhealthy cholesterol levels, obesity, serious gastrointestinal
problems, problems with fertility and pregnancy in women, insomnia, etc.
In 2007, the World Health Organization went so far as to state that
night shifts were a probable cause of cancer.
Mental Health Risks:
Some researchers have found that people working in the night are more
likely to experience mood disorders and suffer from symptoms of
depression. Night shift work comes with social isolation since their
jobs cut them off from their friends or family. When we do work
irregular hours, we might eventually feel disconnected with the people
in our family or social circle, which can surely take a psychological
toll. Recent research have also showed the brains of workers who had
done 10 years of night shift had aged by an extra 6-1/2 years.
What can we do about these risks?
The
visible risks of working in the night might seem disturbing, but what
if we are still required to continue to work in this shift? Fortunately,
there are a few small things that we can do.
1. Exercising and having a healthy diet:
As many of the risks are associated with obesity and metabolic
syndrome, exercising on a regular basis and having a healthy diet can
possibly make a difference.
2. Get Adequate Sleep:
Research suggests that night shift workers sleep less effectively than
day workers. Even a slight exposure to light during the day can wake you
up, making it difficult to go back to sleep. Take that extra little
effort by eliminating light sources from your bedroom, and you can
significantly improve the quality of your sleep.
3. Consult Your Physician:
If you are concerned about the health effects of night shift work, you
should follow up with a physician on a regular basis to have your health
monitored more closely, especially if you already suffer from previous
health problems.
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