April 2021
Summary of NTP Cancer Hazard Conclusions Exposure Circumstances That Cause Circadian Disruption:
Persistent Night Shift Work
Certain Lighting Conditions
https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/results/pubs/cancer_assessment/lanfinal20210400_508.pdf
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NTP Review of Shift Work at Night, Light at Night, and Circadian Disruption
Topic Overview
Status: NTP cancer hazard assessments
Conclusion(s): NTP concluded that
(1) persistent night shift work can cause breast cancer in women and
(2) certain lighting conditions may be linked to cancer.
https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/assessments/cancer/completed/shiftwork/index.html