The Dangers of Night Shifts: How Night Workers Put Their Health on the Line

Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit Dr. Thomas Yadegar works at night at his personal office in Tarzana, California after finishing his 12 hour shift at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, on January 3, 2021. - Photo by APU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images

Night shift workers are integral to multiple areas of society; however, people may not be fully aware of the danger that such work pose.

The impact of night work is not only daytime sleepiness, which can increase a person’s risk of road accidents, but also a higher risk of cancer, gastrointestinal issues, obesity, diabetes, and many other negative health consequences.