The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print
operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a
leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national
and international interest.
Woman frying samosas at Kisii market, February 2016. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]
Working the night shift has a myriad health hazards. Besides dark mood swings and severed social and family life, there is also unpredictable work-life balance and burn-out.
Done for long periods, the night shift also has long-term effects from disrupted sleep patterns, which interfere with heart rhythms, leading to heart problems, the most common being Ischemic heart disease that is caused by inadequate supply of oxygen and blood.
Facts First
This story continues on The Standard INSiDER. Subscribe now for unfiltered journalism that holds power to account.
Already have an account? Login
join