INTRODUCTORY OVERVIEW—19TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SHIFTWORK AND WORKING TIME: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE 24-h SOCIETY

Costa, Giovanni; Milia, Lee Di

doi:10.3109/07420528.2010.488606

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“…There is a well-established literature demonstrating the connection between shiftwork and disruption to sleep, circadian rhythms, performance, mood, social and family life, as well as increased safety risk (Åkerstedt et al, 2010a, 2010bCosta, 1996;Costa & Di Milia, 2010;Driesen et al, 2010;Hobbs et al, 2010;Lombardi et al, 2012;Ohayon et al, 2010;Rajaratnam & Arendt, 2001;Wirtz & Nachreiner, 2010). An increasing body of research is providing evidence for links between shiftwork and numerous serious health issues, including cardiovascular disease (Åkerstedt & Knutsson, 1997;Lowden et al, 2010); indigestion and gastrointestinal ulcers (Lowden et al, 2010); obesity, metabolic syndrome, and glucose intolerance (Chen et al, 2010;Lowden et al, 2010;Padilha et al, 2010;Tanaka et al, 2010); reproductive health problems (Nurminen, 1989(Nurminen, , 1998; and breast and other cancers (Davis & Mirick, 2006;Davis et al, 2001;Hansen, 2006Hansen, , 2010Schernhammer et al, 2001).…”

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Alcohol Consumption Patterns of Shiftworkers Compared With Dayworkers

Dorrian

Skinner

2012

Chronobiology International

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The detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption are well documented. There is some evidence that shiftworkers consume more alcohol than dayworkers as a sleep aid to compensate for sleep difficulties associated with work schedules. This study investigated drinking patterns between shiftworkers and dayworkers using the 2006 and 2007 waves from the Household Income and Labour Dynamics Survey. A subset of workers who were not in full-time study and had a single job were selected; participants who did not drink alcohol (n = 2090) were excluded. Using the 2001 Australian Government alcohol guidelines, alcohol consumption for risk of short-term harm (7+ standard drinks for men, 5+ for women) was investigated. The number of workers who drank alcohol "nearly every day" or "every day" was also examined. Some 13% of shiftworkers and 10% of those on standard schedules reported consuming alcohol at levels risky for short-term harm. Having a child less than 17 yrs (odds ratio [OR] = .39, 95% confidence interval [CI] = .22-.69), higher job demands (OR = .71, 95% CI = .58-.86), being female (OR = .45, 95% CI=. 26-.79), and being older (OR = .89, 95% CI = .87-.92) significantly reduced, whereas being a shiftworker (OR = 2.10, 95% CI = 1.08-4.12) significantly increased, the odds of drinking alcohol in short-term risky levels. Nearly 10% of shiftworkers and 8% of those on standard schedules reported consuming alcohol in short-term risky levels at least weekly. Having a child less than 17 yrs (OR = .40, 95% CI = .22-.74), higher job demands (OR = .69, 95% CI = .56-.86), being female (OR = .28, 95% CI = .15-.53), and being older (OR = .92, 95% CI = .89-.94) were associated with a significant reduction in the odds of consuming alcohol at risky levels at least weekly. Being a shiftworker was not associated with a significant increase in the odds of consuming alcohol at such risky levels at least weekly, but a trend was evident (OR = 1.47, 95% CI = .73-3.00). Some 13.5% of shiftworkers and 21% of those on standard schedules reported consuming alcohol in any amount "near daily" or "daily." Working more hours than preferred (OR = 1.80, 95% CI = 1.12-2.89) and being older (OR = 1.10, 95% CI = 1.07-1.13) were associated with a significant increase, and being female (OR = .18, 95% CI = .10-.33), and being a shiftworker (OR = .20, 95% CI = .09-.45) were associated with a significant decrease in the odds of consuming alcohol "daily" or "near daily." Overall, the results suggest that shiftworkers may be more likely to consume alcohol at levels considered to be risky for health in the short term. In contrast, they appear less likely to drink alcohol daily. This pattern is suggestive of "binge drinking" behavior.

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Alcohol Consumption Patterns of Shiftworkers Compared With Dayworkers

Dorrian

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2012

Chronobiology International

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“…Night work is common in contemporary society. The structure of modern society demands continuous production and/or services around the clock [21,22]. Across the world in industrialized societies it is estimated that approximately one in five workers work nights or irregular hours [23,24], where most are subjected to circadian misalignment where the behavioural cycles of sleep/wake and feeding/fasting are misaligned with the circadian timing system [25,26].…”

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Reduced melatonin synthesis in pregnant night workers: Metabolic implications for offspring

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Several novel animal studies have shown that intrauterine metabolic programming can be modified in the event of reduced melatonin synthesis during pregnancy, leading to glucose intolerance and insulin resistance in the offspring. It is therefore postulated that female night workers when pregnant may expose the offspring to unwanted health threats. This may be explained by the fact that melatonin is essential for regulating energy metabolism and can influence reproductive activity. Moreover, the circadian misalignment caused by shift work affects fertility and the fetus, increasing the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight, phenomena observed in night workers. Thus, we hypothesize that light-induced melatonin suppression as a result of night work may alter intrauterine metabolic programming in pregnant women, potentially leading to metabolic disorders in their offspring.

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“…The vast majority work irregular hours, including some combination of compressed work hours, variable work hours, shift work or night work, weekend work, part-time work, and on-call work (Costa and others 2004). A large body of evidence suggests that shift work and night work interfere with circadian rhythms, decrease efficiency, and strain social and family relationships (Costa and Di Milia 2010).…”

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Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 7): Injury Prevention and Environmental Health

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Some rights reserved 1 2 3 4 20 19 18 17This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.Nothing herein shall constitute or be considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved.

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INTRODUCTORY OVERVIEW—19TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SHIFTWORK AND WORKING TIME: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE 24-h SOCIETY

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References 37 publications

Alcohol Consumption Patterns of Shiftworkers Compared With Dayworkers

Alcohol Consumption Patterns of Shiftworkers Compared With Dayworkers

Reduced melatonin synthesis in pregnant night workers: Metabolic implications for offspring

Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 7): Injury Prevention and Environmental Health

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