Research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology (September 2006) found an association between rotating shift work and an increased incidence of prostate cancer.
Rotating shift work has previously been linked to higher risks of certain cancers, including breast and colon cancer. In this study, researchers analyzed data from more than 14,000 Japanese men participating in the Japan Collaborative Cohort Study for Evaluation of Cancer Risk.
The results showed that men who worked rotating shifts had approximately a threefold higher incidence of prostate cancer compared to those who did not engage in shift work.
