January 2018 PMID 28975706

Meta-analysis on shift work and risks of specific obesity types.

M Sun, W Feng, F Wang, P Li, Z Li, M Li, G Tse, J Vlaanderen, R Vermeulen, L A Tse

Mentions

30
Peak: 4 in Jul 2020
across 6 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

161,270
potential audience

Total likes

34

Video views

189

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Jan 2019 – Dec 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong agreement, as seen in posts emphasizing the link between night shifts and obesity, reinforced by mentions of the meta-analysis and specific risks, such as abdominal obesity. Slight interest is apparent through comments that relate the findings to personal experiences or workplace issues, but there's little technical detail, indicating moderate engagement. The emphasis on potential policy implications and recognition of shift work as a risk factor suggests the research's high impact on public health awareness.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and validate the article's findings that night shift work is linked to increased obesity risk.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show a moderate level of curiosity, emphasizing the relevance of shift work and health risks without deep technical engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions include references to specific studies and user comments, indicating active acknowledgment rather than superficial mention.

ImpactHigh impact

Many posts highlight the importance of the research, suggesting it has significant implications for understanding obesity risk factors and workplace health policies.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis reviewed 28 studies to examine how different shift work patterns, especially night shifts, are linked to various types of obesity, finding that night shift workers have a significantly higher risk (odds ratio of 1.23) of being overweight or obese.
  • The results showed that night shift work increases the likelihood of abdominal obesity more than other types, and permanent night workers face a greater risk compared to rotating shift workers, suggesting a potential gradient in risk levels.
  • The study recommends changing work schedules, especially for those with long-term permanent night shifts, and calls for more precise future research on shift work patterns to better understand their impact on obesity risk.]

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Jeff Nippard
@JeffNippard · X

Environmental Factors: https://t.co/NbcuZCPo7f https://t.co/JxyUqwTXPn https://t.co/ZTBXFb633f https://t.co/TIDoq64ciG https://t.co/ooI1DwgiA1 https://t.co/XeNFHgln1r

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Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

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Jan 16, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,750 followers View post →
steve hayes : also @shimself.bsky.social
@shimself · X

@CraigMurrayOrg But it's true. Probably because of the shiftwork https://t.co/ywrHvUEAsB https://t.co/8Qp1DHROyz

Jul 28, 2020 · 4 likes · 166 followers View post →
originofoverweight
@originoverwght · X

Shift workers, especially those on night shifts, are more likely to become overweight #obsm #obsmuk #obesity Obesity Reviews - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/I6SLMiN1pD

Apr 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 194 followers View post →
أ. د. أحمد بن سالم باهمام
@sleep_bahammam · X

@HudaBintAbdulla @iimuaad "Meta‐analysis on shift work and risks of specific obesity types" This meta‐analysis confirmed the risks of night shift work for the development of overweight and obesity with a potential gradient association suggested, especially for abdominal obesity.  https://t.co/efBKnBiqfj

Feb 2, 2019 · 1 like · 54,501 followers View post →
Zaher Toumi MD
@ZaherToumi · X

RT @originoverwght: Shift workers, especially those on night shifts, are more likely to become overweight #obsm #obsmuk #obesity Obesity Re…

Apr 26, 2019 · 2 shares · 7,802 followers View post →

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ISTANI
@istani333 · X

Biological Factors: https://t.co/wLj8aW0NoX   Calories In Calories Out: https://t.co/J57xq2fsGU https://t.co/3MHVYN3a7O Rise in Obesity: https://t.co/ZYyB1o7cpn Environmental Factors: https://t.co/wLj8aW0NoX https://t.co/ESOPKkdgcL https://t.co/8lVUF7C7mQ

Jun 23, 2025 · 6 followers View post →
Jeff Nippard
@JeffNippard · X

Environmental Factors: https://t.co/NbcuZCPo7f https://t.co/JxyUqwTXPn https://t.co/ZTBXFb633f https://t.co/TIDoq64ciG https://t.co/ooI1DwgiA1 https://t.co/XeNFHgln1r

Aug 26, 2022 · 17 likes · 1 share · 92,486 followers View post →
echsalfos
@echsalfos · X

@caloraNcs außerdem beeinflussen einkommen, arbeitsplätze, wohnort etc. deutlich wie dein körper reagiert und wie leicht es ist abzunehmen/zuzunehmen https://t.co/iHWPJ1avVX https://t.co/0ltjFQNctn https://t.co/CjMr2Vz1Fx https://t.co/7WNDjEI3AU https://t.co/DvoPaA77GD

Aug 11, 2022 · 164 followers View post →
Bob Real
@BobReal16 · X

@Ruggermun @SkyNewsAust https://t.co/jZxxzAzjl2 Night shift a risk factor for obesity. The article says she worked night shift for 15 years.

Dec 1, 2021 · 870 followers View post →
パース
@Peirce39 · X

RT @uranus_2: 夜勤だと太りやすい。特に腹部肥満で顕著。ローテーションで回ってきた夜勤より永久的な夜勤の方がリスクが高い。メタ分析 Meta-analysis on shift work and risks of specific obesity… https://…

Apr 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 430 followers View post →
steve hayes : also @shimself.bsky.social
@shimself · X

@CraigMurrayOrg But it's true. Probably because of the shiftwork https://t.co/ywrHvUEAsB https://t.co/8Qp1DHROyz

Jul 28, 2020 · 4 likes · 166 followers View post →
Kate McCulla
@katemcculla · X

RT @originoverwght: Shift workers, especially those on night shifts, are more likely to become overweight #obsm #obsmuk #obesity Obesity Re…

Apr 30, 2019 · 2 shares · 79 followers View post →
Zaher Toumi MD
@ZaherToumi · X

RT @originoverwght: Shift workers, especially those on night shifts, are more likely to become overweight #obsm #obsmuk #obesity Obesity Re…

Apr 26, 2019 · 2 shares · 7,802 followers View post →
originofoverweight
@originoverwght · X

Shift workers, especially those on night shifts, are more likely to become overweight #obsm #obsmuk #obesity Obesity Reviews - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/I6SLMiN1pD

Apr 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 194 followers View post →
أ. د. أحمد بن سالم باهمام
@sleep_bahammam · X

@HudaBintAbdulla @iimuaad "Meta‐analysis on shift work and risks of specific obesity types" This meta‐analysis confirmed the risks of night shift work for the development of overweight and obesity with a potential gradient association suggested, especially for abdominal obesity.  https://t.co/efBKnBiqfj

Feb 2, 2019 · 1 like · 54,501 followers View post →
Andres Martinez
@amart166 · X

RT @Jappy_octopus: Referencias: https://t.co/esgWRfG9Oj https://t.co/knxYbFaHC3 https://t.co/JN2Cjg6eoN https://t.co/UyAo5FnDkT https://t.…

Jan 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 2,447 followers View post →
Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

Referencias: https://t.co/esgWRfG9Oj https://t.co/knxYbFaHC3 https://t.co/JN2Cjg6eoN https://t.co/UyAo5FnDkT https://t.co/wiblbYC2WY https://t.co/Vvsj7pZtp3 https://t.co/JM987l3TJd https://t.co/CIozjUmlov https://t.co/YHcuYEo4O2 https://t.co/IFReFJh7u7

Jan 16, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,750 followers View post →
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