Klokwerk + study protocol: An observational study to the effects of night-shift work on body weight and infection susceptibility and the mechanisms underlying these health effects

• Main Authors: Bette Loef (Author), Debbie van Baarle (Author), Allard J. van der Beek (Author), Linda W. van Kerkhof (Author), Daniëlla van de Langenberg (Author), Karin I. Proper (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Night-shift work may cause severe disturbances in the worker's circadian rhythm, which has been associated with the onset of health problems and diseases. As a substantial part of the workforce is exposed to night-shift work, harmful aspects of night-shift work should not be...