International Women’s Day: Shift work has become an integral part of modern society, with many industries depending on employees who work outside the traditional 9 -to -5 schedule. While the work of the shift ensures that the essential services continue the clock, it also brings important health challenges, especially for women. Between these challenges, an increasing risk of insomnia and heart disease is the major concern.

A pleuralist of CMRI Hospital, Dr. Stating the effects of interrupted sleep cycles, Arup Hirdar said, “When the sleep cycle is interrupted, the normal functioning of the body is interrupted. One such example is shift workers. The results can be severe; The poor quality of insomnia and sleep is associated with increasing risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and metabolic conditions. ,

Poor sleep quality in shift workers is often a high risk of breathing problems, excessive day’s sleep, and obstructive sleep apnea. These conditions have been linked to prolonged lung complications, making it mandatory to identify and address health risks associated with irregular work programs. Dr. Hudders suggest preventive measures such as maintaining a structured sleep schedule, leading an active lifestyle, and reducing caffeine or stimulating intake before bedtime.

BM Birla Heart Hospital, a cardiologist Dr. Anjan Seotia indicates cardiovascular risks associated with the work of shifts. He explains, “The work of shift can greatly disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm, which can lead to lack of chronic sleep and increases the risk of heart disease. According to a study in NIH, shift work is associated with increasing risk of heart diseases including coronary heart disease (CHD) and high blood pressure. Working on three to eight nights per month increases the CHD risk of about 35%. ,

Irregular work hours can trigger stress reactions in the body, increase cortisol levels, increase blood pressure, and promote inflammation – all major contributors in heart diseases. Additionally, insomnia, a normal sleep disorder between shift workers, increases the level of stress and affects metabolism negatively. This can cause obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol, which are all important risk factor for heart disease.

Dr. Syotia also states that mental health is closely associated with physical health. Insomnia and lack of chronic sleep not only increase cardiovascular risks, but also affects mental welfare, causing a vicious cycle of stress and deterioration of health.

To combat these risks, both experts emphasized the importance of better sleep hygiene and adopting a heart-health lifestyle. Dr. Halder and Dr. Syotia recommends the following measures:

Maintain a consistent sleep schedule: Going to bed and waking up every day can help regulate the internal clock of the body.

• Create a sleep-sensitive environment: Sleeping in a dark, sleep quality in a quiet room can improve.
• Limit stimulants before bed: Reducing caffeine and other stimulants before bedtime can increase sleep.
• Be active: Regular physical activity supports heart health and overall well -being.
• Follow a balanced diet: Diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help reduce heart risk.

While both men and women face health risks due to shift work, studies show that women can become more weak. Hormonal ups and downs in hormonal, care responsibilities, and social expectations often reduce the effects of disrupted sleeping programs, making shift work even more necessary for women to prefer their health.

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