New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Individuals engaged in shift-based jobs-particularly younger workers and those in less physically demanding roles-may face an elevated risk of developing kidney stones, according to new research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
The study, which analysed data from over 220,000 individuals, found that shift workers are 15% more likely to experience kidney stone events, with lifestyle factors such as body mass index (BMI), hydration levels, and sleep patterns playing a mediating role.
The research, conducted by a team from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, sheds light on a largely overlooked health concern within the growing population of shift workers. It is the first large-scale, population-based cohort ...