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- Title
Meta-analysis on shift work and risks of specific obesity types.
- Authors
Sun, M.; Feng, W.; Wang, F.; Li, P.; Li, Z.; Li, M.; Tse, G.; Vlaanderen, J.; Vermeulen, R.; Tse, L. A.
- Abstract
Aims This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the associations between shift work patterns and risks of specific types of obesity. Methods PubMed was searched until March 2017 for observational studies that examined the relationships between shift work patterns and obesity. Odds ratio for obesity was extracted using a fixed-effects or random-effects model. Subgroup meta-analyses were carried out for study design, specific obesity types and characteristics of shift work pattern. Results A total of 28 studies were included in this meta-analysis. The overall odds ratio of night shift work was 1.23 (95% confidence interval = 1.17-1.29) for risk of obesity/overweight. Cross-sectional studies showed a higher risk of 1.26 than those with the cohort design (risk ratio = 1.10). Shift workers had a higher frequency of developing abdominal obesity (odds ratio = 1.35) than other obesity types. Permanent night workers demonstrated a 29% higher risk than rotating shift workers (odds ratio 1.43 vs . 1.14). Conclusion This meta-analysis confirmed the risks of night shift work for the development of overweight and obesity with a potential gradient association suggested, especially for abdominal obesity. Modification of working schedules is recommended, particularly for prolonged permanent night work. More accurate and detailed measurements on shift work patterns should be conducted in future research.
- Subjects
SHIFT systems; OBESITY risk factors; META-analysis; OVERWEIGHT persons; PREVENTION of obesity; EMPLOYMENT; PHYSIOLOGY
- Publication
Obesity Reviews, 2018, Vol 19, Issue 1, p28
- ISSN
1467-7881
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/obr.12621