Metabolic disorders and other diseases among shift workers – a review of current research

Abstract

Introduction and Objective. Shift work has a number of negative effects on human health. It often leads to sleep deprivation, changes of circadian rhythm, level of physical activity and eating habits, and also increases the risk of development of metabolic disorders and gastrointestinal diseases. The aim of the study was to indicate and discuss the most common metabolic disorders and other gastrointestinal pathologies in the context of data from literature concerning