Effects of rotating shift work on biomarkers of metabolic syndrome and inflammation

Rotating shift workers exhibited a 7030 leucocyte count, compared to 6730 in day workers.

• Rotating shift work is associated with elevated body mass index (27.1 vs. 26.3).
• A higher waist-hip ratio (0.95 vs. 0.93) was observed in rotating shift workers.
• Diastolic blood pressure was increased in rotating shift workers (78 vs. 76 mmHg).
• Fasting insulin levels were higher in rotating shift workers (65.5 vs. 55.9 pmol L(-1)).
• Leucocyte count was correlated with rotating shift work, independent of age and other metabolic syndrome factors.
• The odds ratio for metabolic syndrome in rotating shift workers was 1.51, suggesting a potential increased risk.

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