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Exploring the Relationship Between Rotating Shift Work, Excluding Night Shifts, and Metabolic Syndrome Among Automotive Industry Male Workers Publisher



Sharifian SA1 ; Eftekhari S1 ; Haghighi KS2 ; Aminian O1 ; Ehsani MJ3 ; Rasooli R4 ; Darijani MS1
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  1. 1. Center for Research on Occupational Diseases (CROD), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Sleep Breathing Disorder Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Occupational Health Department of Saipa Automobile Company, Tehran, Iran

Source: Endocrinology Research and Practice Published:2025


Abstract

Objective: In recent decades, the incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been increasing, driven by socio-economic development and rising living standards. Occupational factors, particularly shift work, are increasingly recognized as potential contributors to MetS. This study examines the connection between shift work and MetS among automotive industry workers. Methods: This cross-sectional study randomly selected 2332 male participants employed at an Iranian automobile company. The prevalence of MetS was evaluated using the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. Results: The study found a 16.2% prevalence of MetS, with no significant association between shift work and MetS (P = .930). However, multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that job category and body mass index (BMI) demonstrated a significant association with MetS, even after controlling for potential confounding variables. Conclusion: The study found that rotating shift work, not including night shifts, does not increase the risk of MetS compared to fixed shift work. However, job category and BMI were significantly linked to MetS. These findings suggest a need for further research and advocacy for targeted medical surveil-lance and potential work schedule modifications to mitigate health risks. © 2025, AVES. All rights reserved.