According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, there is a potential link between shift work and cognitive impairment.
The analysis published by PLOS ONE was conducted by Dr. Durdana Khan of the University of York, Canada, based on data from 47,811 adults who participated in CLSA, the Canadian Longitudinal Study of Aging (the longitudinal study involves the same group of participants, tested multiple times over a period of time). information about employment and work schedule is included along with the results of cognitive tests.
Negative effects of shift work
Every fifth survey participant (21%) admitted that during his professional career he worked in shifts.
Compared to those who only worked during the day, a higher rate of cognitive impairment was found among participants who reported that they had to work the night shift at their current job or during their longest work period. In particular, night work was associated with memory impairment, and shift work was associated with impaired executive function.
According to the researchers, disruption of circadian rhythms caused by shift work can have a negative impact on cognitive function in middle-aged and older people.
– Study results suggest a potential link between shift work and cognitive impairment – experts emphasize.
The researchers suggest that “disruptive circadian stimuli may play a role in neurodegeneration by contributing to cognitive impairment.” However, they point to the need for more research to confirm the link between shift work and cognitive impairment, as well as any physiological pathways underlying this mechanism.
How many Poles work in shifts?
According to a 2015 Eurostat study, around 30 per cent of people in Poland perform shift work. employees.
Source: Wprost
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