[Occupational diseases and night-shift work].
Shift and night work concern every year more and more workers, specifically women. Recent recommendations on good practice for the medical surveillance of shift and night workers have been edited in France. They confirmed that this kind of organisation, unavoidable in some economical sectors is associated with a significant higher risk of sleep and wake disorders, cardiovascular disorders, overweight and obesity, breath cancer. Specific surveillance of shift and night workers is recommended in occupational health.
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D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D005260:Female; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020178:Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D014937:Work / Q000502:physiology*