![]() Others advocate short rotations of two to three days. Some people advocate prolonged rotation, such as two to three weeks. The frequency of rotation is also controversial. For the most people, rotating forward through day, afternoon and night shift is better than backwards (night, afternoon then day). The best rotating shift pattern is still undecided. It’s difficult to keep the sleep environment dark, free of noise and relatively cool. Night workers can find it difficult sleeping during the day (particularly in Australia). They often sleep though the day in two split periods, a few hours in the morning and then an hour or so before going to work at night. Shiftworkers get, on average, two to three hours less sleep than other workers. Shiftworkers with diabetes can experience difficulties in controlling their blood sugar levels.Sleep deprivation caused by shiftwork may increase the risk of epilepsy in pre-disposed people.Probable increased risk of cancer, especially breast cancer.Increased likelihood of family problems, including divorce.Higher risk of motor vehicle accidents and work-related accidents.Increased risk of gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation and stomach discomfort. ![]()
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