What is shift work sleep disorder?
Patients with SWSD and sleep apnea are less likely to work a 40-hour week. Our bodies' natural 24-hour wake-sleep cycle is extremely delicate. The majority of shift workers have difficulty sleeping because their internal clocks are incorrectly set (SWSD). You may have difficulty falling or staying asleep. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 20% of the American workforce will be shift workers by 2020. Sleep deprivation has been linked to a number of negative outcomes. Because of the inconsistency of their work schedules, shift workers are more likely than the general population to suffer from sleep deprivation (SWSD).…
