Shift Work Significantly Increases the Risk of Physical Injury and Accidents

question 55

True/False

Shift work significantly increases the risk of physical injury and accidents.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functions

Mental processes that include thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Liver Cirrhosis

A chronic liver disease marked by scarring of liver tissue, which can lead to liver failure and other complications, often caused by alcohol abuse or hepatitis.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition resulting from alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy, causing physical and mental developmental issues in the child.

Miscarriage

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