A new study published in the journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings showed that kidney stones are 15% to 22% more common in shift workers, with night shift workers having the highest risk.

A developing employment trend in contemporary culture, shift work interferes with circadian rhythms and modifies a number of physiological and behavioral processes. According to new research, these disturbances may raise the risk of kidney stones by causing metabolic and renal dysfunctions. This connection may be mediated by lifestyle characteristics that frequently accompany shift employment, like erratic sleep patterns, dehydration, nutritional imbalances, and decreased physical activity.

Developing focused preventative interventions requires an understanding of how these variables affect kidney stone

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