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Shift Work and Endocrine Disorders
Joint Authors
Ulhôa, M. A.
Marqueze, E. C.
Burgos, L. G. A.
Moreno, C. R. C.
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The objective of this review was to investigate the impact of shift and night work on metabolic processes and the role of alterations in the sleep-wake cycle and feeding times and environmental changes in the occurrence of metabolic disorders.
The literature review was performed by searching three electronic databases for relevant studies published in the last 10 years.
The methodological quality of each study was assessed, and best-evidence synthesis was applied to draw conclusions.
The literature has shown changes in concentrations of melatonin, cortisol, ghrelin, and leptin among shift workers.
Melatonin has been implicated for its role in the synthesis and action of insulin.
The action of this hormone also regulates the expression of transporter glucose type 4 or triggers phosphorylation of the insulin receptor.
Therefore, a reduction in melatonin can be associated with an increase in insulin resistance and a propensity for the development of diabetes.
Moreover, shift work can negatively affect sleep and contribute to sedentarism, unhealthy eating habits, and stress.
Recent studies on metabolic processes have increasingly revealed their complexity.
Physiological changes induced in workers who invert their activity-rest cycle to fulfill work hours include disruptions in metabolic processes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ulhôa, M. A.& Marqueze, E. C.& Burgos, L. G. A.& Moreno, C. R. C.. 2015. Shift Work and Endocrine Disorders. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ulhôa, M. A.…[et al.]. Shift Work and Endocrine Disorders. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ulhôa, M. A.& Marqueze, E. C.& Burgos, L. G. A.& Moreno, C. R. C.. Shift Work and Endocrine Disorders. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065823
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065823