Physical and Psychological Health Issues among the Night Shift Workers Sripriya M.1, Sugumar S.N.2,* 1Research Scholar, Department of Economics, VISTAS, Chennai 2Prof. and Head, Department of Economics, VISTAS, Chennai *Corresponding Author: Dr. S.N. Sugumar, Ph. D., M.D. in Acupuncture, Dipin Herbal Siddha, Homeopathy, Panchakarma & Varma Official Address: Prof. and Head, Department of Economics, VISTAS, Chennai-117, Residential Address: No.7, Madhavamani Avenue, Velachery main road, Velachery, Chennai-42 e-mail: profsukumar@gmail.com, Mobile: 9884448037
Online published on 23 December, 2019. Abstract In this modern century shift work, particularly night shift can be an irresistible option for many employees due to the high wages and allowances. Though financial growth is mandatory to meet our requirements, night shift may lead to some serious risks to health. Shift work can have a negative impact on both physical health and well-being of workers. Shift work may cause disturbances in normal circadian rhythms and in maintaining both relationships at family and social level. Night work effects women's healthon both hormonal and reproductive function, and their family responsibility. Top Keywords Night shift, Health, Employees, Organization, Biological clock, Circadian rhythms, Physical and Psychological health. Top |