Epidemiological and clinical studies point out shiftwork as a risk factor for human health and well being, starting from a disruption of biological circadian rhythms. This thesis aims to critically review the current knowledge about shiftwork and cardiovascular desease from epidemiological evidence to causal pathways. It is also focused on european and italian working-time legislation and on medico-legal aspects involved in litigations.

ASPETTI GIURIDICI E MEDICO-LEGALI NELLA VALUTAZIONE DELL'IMPATTO SULLA SALUTE DEL LAVORO A TURNI E NOTTURNO

BURGAZZI, ELEONORA
2015

Abstract

Epidemiological and clinical studies point out shiftwork as a risk factor for human health and well being, starting from a disruption of biological circadian rhythms. This thesis aims to critically review the current knowledge about shiftwork and cardiovascular desease from epidemiological evidence to causal pathways. It is also focused on european and italian working-time legislation and on medico-legal aspects involved in litigations.
2-feb-2015
Italiano
shift work; cardiovascular desease; CVD; coronary artery desease; CAD; hypertension; working time
COSTA, GIOVANNI
Università degli Studi di Milano
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