Sleep Review magazine: Study shows working late shift may cause metabolic syndrome in police officers

Release Date: December 1, 2009 This content is archived.

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An article in Sleep Review magazine reports that the combination of night work, overtime and shortened sleep can contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome among police officers, and quotes John Violanti, research associate professor of social and preventive medicine.

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