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The Impact of Night Shifts on Health and Mortality
This chapter discusses the negative health implications of working night shifts, emphasizing the toll it can take on individuals' overall well-being and happiness. The conversation includes insights on the challenges of night shifts versus second shifts based on a study, as well as the importance of sleep regularity for optimal health outcomes. The chapter also explores the association between chronotype, morbidity, and mortality, shedding light on how evening types may face higher risks due to potential misalignments between physiological and social timing.