Night Shift Possible Cancer Risk
The following was taken from the end of a newpaper article written by MARIA CHENG of the Associated Press titled ‘WORKING THE NIGHT SHIFT THE NEWEST CANCER RISK? ‘GRAVEYARD’ HOURS TO JOIN GROUP’S LIST OF ‘PROBABLE’ CARCINOGENS’.
SEEING THE LIGHT
Scientists theorize that night workers have a greater risk for cancer because it is so hard — or even rare — for them to get enough sleep in the darkness their bodies need.
– * The hormone melatonin, which is believed to fight tumor growth, only develops during darkness.
– * Melatonin supplements are not advised as a remedy, since they may hinder the body’s ability to produce the hormone naturally.
– * Even worse than working night shifts is fluctuating between night and day work.
– * Night workers can help themselves by getting as much daily rest as possible in a darkened room.
– * How many people might be affected? As many as 20 percent of workers in the developed world.
I am not sure if this is true or not but I do know working night shift has to be managed or it will affect your life in a negative way.