Impact of shift work on anthropometric parameters and risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

Cruz, AS (Author) Other; Teixeira, Vitor Hugo (Author) FCNAUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Occupational Safety and Hygiene - SHO 2013

Pages: 167-169

SHO 2013 International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene

Guimarães, 14 e 15 de Fevereiro

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Authenticus ID: P-009-RCX

Abstract (EN): Shift work plays a crucial role in modern societies, although is associated to numerous health problems. OBJECTIVE: Compare body mass index and risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in workers who work in permanent and rotating shifts. Sample - 96 individuals (50 women and 46 men) working permanently in one of three shifts: Morning, Afternoon and Night - and in rotation, alternating weekly between the three shifts. Data Collection - Questionnaire included information on gender, age, work schedule, hours of sleep and medical history. Blood fasting glycaemia, HDL cholesterol and plasma triglycerides were determined. Body weight, height, waist circumference and blood pressure were measured. MetS were defined according to the criteria of International Diabetes Federation (2005). Morning and Afternoon shifts had higher proportions of individuals with Obesity (all categories). However, Night and Rotating shifts had the higher proportion of individuals with risk factors for MetS. Nevertheless, none of the above mentioned differences were statistically significant. There were no statistically significant differences in body mass index and the prevalence of risk factors for MetS among three shifts and between permanent and rotating shifts.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3