University Of Oxford Research Shows Night Owl Genetics Protects Night Shift Workers Against Sleep Loss

Melinda Mills

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Up to 25% of public sector employees in the UK do some form of night work. Similar numbers in other countries engage in shift work. But increasing evidence shows night work and persistent circadian rhythm disruption is a serious risk factor for health conditions, including depression, heart disease and type-2 diabetes.

Period	22-Mar-2023

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Title	University Of Oxford Research Shows Night Owl Genetics Protects Night Shift Workers Against Sleep Loss
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	India Education Diary
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	India
Date	22/03/2023
Description	Up to 25% of public sector employees in the UK do some form of night work. Similar numbers in other countries engage in shift work. But increasing evidence shows night work and persistent circadian rhythm disruption is a serious risk factor for health conditions, including depression, heart disease and type-2 diabetes.
URL	https://indiaeducationdiary.in/university-of-oxford-research-shows-night-owl-genetics-protects-night-shift-workers-against-sleep-loss/
Persons	Melinda Mills

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