The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

• Night shift work disrupts circadian rhythms and has documented adverse health effects on the UK's 3+ million shift workers, requiring clinical attention to occupational health risks
• Sleep disturbance from night shifts increases vulnerability to metabolic, cardiovascular, and mental health conditions that doctors should screen for in shift-working patients
• Preventive strategies and workplace adjustments should be discussed with shift workers during consultations to mitigate long-term health consequences

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

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