Study says Impact of irregular working hours on long-term health
Working non-traditional hours could have long-term effects on your health, according to a recent study conducted by researchers in the field.
The research was primarily published in the Plos One journal. It involved over 7,000 subjects, tracked over three decades, starting from the age of 22 to 50. The aim of the study was to explore the impact of irregular work patterns, especially those involving sleep, on the physical and mental health of individuals.
The research defined "standard" work hours as those starting at 6 a.m. or later and ending by 6 p.m. In contrast, irregular or volatile work schedules were classified as those commencing at 2 p.m. or later and ending by midnight.
The study showed that people who worked non-traditional hours faced a significantly higher likelihood ...