Is it unhealthy to work during the middle of the night?
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I have heard that people are more prone to illness if they work nights, usually certain cancers, metabolic disorders, heart disease, ulcers and stomach complaints. My sister has worked in a supermarket on nights for 13 years and she has had breast cancer in the last few years. I think there might have been other factors which contributed to this because she smoked and drank alcohol regularly at the time time. There is some evidence to suggest that working nights over a prolonged time can shorten your life but there could be other factors involved too.
It is unhealthy especially if you hadn't had enough sleep. It is recommended that the body should have 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily. In my own case if I plan to work at night, I go to bed early, that will enable wake up midnight to work, but I don't make it a habit so I won't interfer with my sleep time. I try as much as possible to complete my work before sleep time and shift the rest the following day.
There is no definitive answer to this question as there is no definitive study on the matter. However, it is generally considered that working at night may be considered unhealthy if it is considered to be a source of health problems. One study found that working at night may cause you to suffer from fatigue, body aches, and, in some cases, heart disease. So, it is generally considered that working at night may be unhealthy.
It depends on the individual's individual circumstances. Some people might find it healthy to work at night because they are tired during the day and need to do work that they otherwise would not be able to do. Other people might not think that working at night is healthy, as it can lead to other problems such as sleep deprivation and over worked.