Journal
AAOHN JOURNAL
Volume 59, Issue 1, Pages 37-45Publisher
SLACK INC
DOI: 10.3928/08910162-20101216-01
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- Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
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Studies of the effect of shift work have identified several negative health outcomes, most notably breast cancer. Disruption of circadian rhythm by exposure to light at night has been identified as the mechanism likely responsible for this outcome. This article recommends that health care institutions work with occupational health nurses to develop and implement hazard communication and policies concerning shift work, exposure to light at night, and increased risk for negative health outcomes, particularly breast cancer.
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