Very interesting
news from Denmark where dozens of night shift workers are receiving cash
settlements as a result of developing breast cancer. There were 37 women
involved and, according to reports, there were no other significant factors
that might explain the development of breast cancer. We know night shift
work is believed to cause disturbed sleep, fatigue, and digestive problems and
a study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center revealed night shift work
could increase the risk of breast cancer by up to 60%. Other studies have
not been so convincing, but it is a fascinating report.
