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shift work

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shift work n to do shift workfare i turni


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Shift work is defined by the National Sleep Foundation as any type of schedule that falls outside the standard nine-to-five norm for business hours.
Night shift work is believed to cause disturbed sleep, fatigue and digestive problems, among other things.
Shift work disorder is now a recognized condition in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, specifically called Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type.
 
 
 
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