Long-term prognosis of cardiometabolic diseases among U.S. workers: The contribution of shift work to mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shift work is a known risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), including cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes. However, limited evidence exists on the long-term prognosis of individuals already diagnosed with CMD, particularly regarding mortality outcomes following continued exposure to shift work. This study aimed to investigate the prospective association between shift work and mortality outcomes, including all-cause, CMD, and CVD mortality, among U.S. workers with CMD.

Methods

The data of 2010 and 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) were linked to mortality records from the National Death Index through December 31, 2019. A total of 9,622 workers with CMD were included. Shift work exposure was self-reported usual work schedules and categori

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12774783 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature