How rotating and long night shifts relate to metabolic syndrome and its risk factors

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among petrochemical workers was 18.4%.

• A significant difference in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was observed between workers on rotating night shifts and those on fixed day shifts (p < 0.05).
• The odds of metabolic syndrome were estimated to be 1.26 for rotating night shift workers compared to fixed day shift workers in unadjusted models.
• In fully adjusted models, the odds increased to 1.34 for those on rotating night shifts.
• Higher risks for specific components of metabolic syndrome, particularly triglycerides and HDL cholesterol, were identified among rotating night shift workers (P < 0.05).
• Further research is needed to confirm these findings regarding the association of rotating night shift work with metabolic syndrome.

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