In 2015, an international team of researchers studied women working rotating night shifts for five or more years, and found they carried an 11% greater mortality risk from all causes, and a 19% greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) death.

Do night shifts shorten your life?

It has shown that one in ten of those who have worked rotating shifts for six years will die early. It's not just the harm we're doing to ourselves - in some jobs we put others at risk.

How bad are night shifts for you?

Increased risks

A person working night shift, which causes disruption to the circadian rhythm, is at greater risk of various disorders, accidents and misfortunes, including: Increased likelihood of obesity. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Higher risk of mood changes.