Shift working aggravates metabolic syndrome development among middle-aged males
Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 02:21
in Health & Medicine
Metabolic syndrome management is an important health issue in modern workplaces. In terms of workplace health management, both hazard exposures and the baseline health condition of workers should be evaluated. A five-year follow-up study for metabolic syndrome development was conducted in Taiwan for male workers. A significant association between shift work exposure and development of metabolic syndrome was found among male workers.