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The New Daily
Frederic Gachon

Why does night shift increase the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease? Here’s what we know

Working in shifts can have deadly implications. Photo: Getty

Shift work means businesses and organisations can be productive for 24-hours a day.

It was initially adopted to protect camps or cities against predators, enemies or disasters.

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