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8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
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Moderator Dr Asha Bellad
Presenter Dr Sushrit A Neelopant
E-journal club 18-12-2012
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Authors1 Anders Knutsson Department of Health Sciences Mid Sweden
University Sundsvall Sweden
2 Lars Alfredsson Institute of Environmental Medicine KarolinskaInstitutet Stockholm Sweden
3 Berndt Karlsson Clinic of Occupational and EnvironmentalMedicine Umearing Sweden
4 Torbjoumlrn Aringkerstedt Stress Research Institute Stockholm UniversityStockholm Sweden
5 Eleonor I Fransson School of Health Sciences Joumlnkoumlping UniversityJoumlnkoumlping Sweden
6 Peter Westerholm Occupational and Environmental MedicineUppsala University Uppsala Sweden
7 Hugo Westerlund Stress Research Institute Stockholm UniversityStockholm Sweden
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bullPrevalence of odd work hours - increased - Europe and
many other countries
bull17 - shift work 10 - night work
53 - weekend 20 - on call
bull
Association of Shift work ndash sleep disorders fatigue accidents cardiovascular disease
gastrointestinal disorders and cancer
bullIARC- 2007- ldquoShift work that involves circadian disruptionis probably carcinogenic to humansrdquo
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breast cancer-
bullsufficient evidence among experimental animalsbulllimited evidence in epidemiological studies on humans
shift work - associated with-
breast cancer prostate cancer endometrial cancercolorectal cancer and Non-Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma
The most extensively studied cancer in this context is
female breast cancer
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bullIn a recent review nine epidemiological studies ndash
six were positive
bullAn additional four studies have been published-
Three were positive
bullAll living organisms- adapted to the 24-hour alternating
pattern of days and nights
bullThis endogenous circadian rhythm is entrained to the
individualrsquos environment by light stimulus through the
eyes
bullThe master clock- in a paired (SCN) in the hypothalamus
helps the organism to adjust to the environmental 24-
hour cycles
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bullPresent in all organs of the human body clock cells have
the ability to create an endogenous biological rhythm
bullThe peripheral clock cells- outside the hypothalamus are
influenced by the SCN clock but they are also entrained
by the timing of food intake
bullThe clock cells have specific clock genes that create a
circadian rhythm by means of a cyclic production ofspecific proteins
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bullCLOCK genes - in crucial functions of cell biology
eg cell proliferation DNA repair and apoptosis
bullThe cell division is temporally regulated and this
rhythmic control affects the rate of the DNA replication
bullIn experimental studies on rodents it has been shown
that eradication of the SCN leads to disturbance of thecircadian rhythm and increases the growth of malignant
tumours
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bullExposure to light at night (LAN) has a similar effect on
the circadian system
bullAnimal experiments have demonstrated that LAN
accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells
bullA recent epidemiological study on women with
experience of long-term night shift work showed that
shift work was associated with epigenetic changes of the
clock genes CLOCK and CRY
bullThe same epigenetic changes have been observed in
breast cancer case ndashcontrol studies
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
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Methods
Results
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Authors1 Anders Knutsson Department of Health Sciences Mid Sweden
University Sundsvall Sweden
2 Lars Alfredsson Institute of Environmental Medicine KarolinskaInstitutet Stockholm Sweden
3 Berndt Karlsson Clinic of Occupational and EnvironmentalMedicine Umearing Sweden
4 Torbjoumlrn Aringkerstedt Stress Research Institute Stockholm UniversityStockholm Sweden
5 Eleonor I Fransson School of Health Sciences Joumlnkoumlping UniversityJoumlnkoumlping Sweden
6 Peter Westerholm Occupational and Environmental MedicineUppsala University Uppsala Sweden
7 Hugo Westerlund Stress Research Institute Stockholm UniversityStockholm Sweden
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bullPrevalence of odd work hours - increased - Europe and
many other countries
bull17 - shift work 10 - night work
53 - weekend 20 - on call
bull
Association of Shift work ndash sleep disorders fatigue accidents cardiovascular disease
gastrointestinal disorders and cancer
bullIARC- 2007- ldquoShift work that involves circadian disruptionis probably carcinogenic to humansrdquo
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breast cancer-
bullsufficient evidence among experimental animalsbulllimited evidence in epidemiological studies on humans
shift work - associated with-
breast cancer prostate cancer endometrial cancercolorectal cancer and Non-Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma
The most extensively studied cancer in this context is
female breast cancer
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bullIn a recent review nine epidemiological studies ndash
six were positive
bullAn additional four studies have been published-
Three were positive
bullAll living organisms- adapted to the 24-hour alternating
pattern of days and nights
bullThis endogenous circadian rhythm is entrained to the
individualrsquos environment by light stimulus through the
eyes
bullThe master clock- in a paired (SCN) in the hypothalamus
helps the organism to adjust to the environmental 24-
hour cycles
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bullPresent in all organs of the human body clock cells have
the ability to create an endogenous biological rhythm
bullThe peripheral clock cells- outside the hypothalamus are
influenced by the SCN clock but they are also entrained
by the timing of food intake
bullThe clock cells have specific clock genes that create a
circadian rhythm by means of a cyclic production ofspecific proteins
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bullCLOCK genes - in crucial functions of cell biology
eg cell proliferation DNA repair and apoptosis
bullThe cell division is temporally regulated and this
rhythmic control affects the rate of the DNA replication
bullIn experimental studies on rodents it has been shown
that eradication of the SCN leads to disturbance of thecircadian rhythm and increases the growth of malignant
tumours
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bullExposure to light at night (LAN) has a similar effect on
the circadian system
bullAnimal experiments have demonstrated that LAN
accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells
bullA recent epidemiological study on women with
experience of long-term night shift work showed that
shift work was associated with epigenetic changes of the
clock genes CLOCK and CRY
bullThe same epigenetic changes have been observed in
breast cancer case ndashcontrol studies
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullPrevalence of odd work hours - increased - Europe and
many other countries
bull17 - shift work 10 - night work
53 - weekend 20 - on call
bull
Association of Shift work ndash sleep disorders fatigue accidents cardiovascular disease
gastrointestinal disorders and cancer
bullIARC- 2007- ldquoShift work that involves circadian disruptionis probably carcinogenic to humansrdquo
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breast cancer-
bullsufficient evidence among experimental animalsbulllimited evidence in epidemiological studies on humans
shift work - associated with-
breast cancer prostate cancer endometrial cancercolorectal cancer and Non-Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma
The most extensively studied cancer in this context is
female breast cancer
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bullIn a recent review nine epidemiological studies ndash
six were positive
bullAn additional four studies have been published-
Three were positive
bullAll living organisms- adapted to the 24-hour alternating
pattern of days and nights
bullThis endogenous circadian rhythm is entrained to the
individualrsquos environment by light stimulus through the
eyes
bullThe master clock- in a paired (SCN) in the hypothalamus
helps the organism to adjust to the environmental 24-
hour cycles
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bullPresent in all organs of the human body clock cells have
the ability to create an endogenous biological rhythm
bullThe peripheral clock cells- outside the hypothalamus are
influenced by the SCN clock but they are also entrained
by the timing of food intake
bullThe clock cells have specific clock genes that create a
circadian rhythm by means of a cyclic production ofspecific proteins
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bullCLOCK genes - in crucial functions of cell biology
eg cell proliferation DNA repair and apoptosis
bullThe cell division is temporally regulated and this
rhythmic control affects the rate of the DNA replication
bullIn experimental studies on rodents it has been shown
that eradication of the SCN leads to disturbance of thecircadian rhythm and increases the growth of malignant
tumours
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bullExposure to light at night (LAN) has a similar effect on
the circadian system
bullAnimal experiments have demonstrated that LAN
accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells
bullA recent epidemiological study on women with
experience of long-term night shift work showed that
shift work was associated with epigenetic changes of the
clock genes CLOCK and CRY
bullThe same epigenetic changes have been observed in
breast cancer case ndashcontrol studies
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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breast cancer-
bullsufficient evidence among experimental animalsbulllimited evidence in epidemiological studies on humans
shift work - associated with-
breast cancer prostate cancer endometrial cancercolorectal cancer and Non-Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma
The most extensively studied cancer in this context is
female breast cancer
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bullIn a recent review nine epidemiological studies ndash
six were positive
bullAn additional four studies have been published-
Three were positive
bullAll living organisms- adapted to the 24-hour alternating
pattern of days and nights
bullThis endogenous circadian rhythm is entrained to the
individualrsquos environment by light stimulus through the
eyes
bullThe master clock- in a paired (SCN) in the hypothalamus
helps the organism to adjust to the environmental 24-
hour cycles
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bullPresent in all organs of the human body clock cells have
the ability to create an endogenous biological rhythm
bullThe peripheral clock cells- outside the hypothalamus are
influenced by the SCN clock but they are also entrained
by the timing of food intake
bullThe clock cells have specific clock genes that create a
circadian rhythm by means of a cyclic production ofspecific proteins
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bullCLOCK genes - in crucial functions of cell biology
eg cell proliferation DNA repair and apoptosis
bullThe cell division is temporally regulated and this
rhythmic control affects the rate of the DNA replication
bullIn experimental studies on rodents it has been shown
that eradication of the SCN leads to disturbance of thecircadian rhythm and increases the growth of malignant
tumours
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bullExposure to light at night (LAN) has a similar effect on
the circadian system
bullAnimal experiments have demonstrated that LAN
accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells
bullA recent epidemiological study on women with
experience of long-term night shift work showed that
shift work was associated with epigenetic changes of the
clock genes CLOCK and CRY
bullThe same epigenetic changes have been observed in
breast cancer case ndashcontrol studies
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullIn a recent review nine epidemiological studies ndash
six were positive
bullAn additional four studies have been published-
Three were positive
bullAll living organisms- adapted to the 24-hour alternating
pattern of days and nights
bullThis endogenous circadian rhythm is entrained to the
individualrsquos environment by light stimulus through the
eyes
bullThe master clock- in a paired (SCN) in the hypothalamus
helps the organism to adjust to the environmental 24-
hour cycles
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bullPresent in all organs of the human body clock cells have
the ability to create an endogenous biological rhythm
bullThe peripheral clock cells- outside the hypothalamus are
influenced by the SCN clock but they are also entrained
by the timing of food intake
bullThe clock cells have specific clock genes that create a
circadian rhythm by means of a cyclic production ofspecific proteins
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bullCLOCK genes - in crucial functions of cell biology
eg cell proliferation DNA repair and apoptosis
bullThe cell division is temporally regulated and this
rhythmic control affects the rate of the DNA replication
bullIn experimental studies on rodents it has been shown
that eradication of the SCN leads to disturbance of thecircadian rhythm and increases the growth of malignant
tumours
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bullExposure to light at night (LAN) has a similar effect on
the circadian system
bullAnimal experiments have demonstrated that LAN
accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells
bullA recent epidemiological study on women with
experience of long-term night shift work showed that
shift work was associated with epigenetic changes of the
clock genes CLOCK and CRY
bullThe same epigenetic changes have been observed in
breast cancer case ndashcontrol studies
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullPresent in all organs of the human body clock cells have
the ability to create an endogenous biological rhythm
bullThe peripheral clock cells- outside the hypothalamus are
influenced by the SCN clock but they are also entrained
by the timing of food intake
bullThe clock cells have specific clock genes that create a
circadian rhythm by means of a cyclic production ofspecific proteins
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bullCLOCK genes - in crucial functions of cell biology
eg cell proliferation DNA repair and apoptosis
bullThe cell division is temporally regulated and this
rhythmic control affects the rate of the DNA replication
bullIn experimental studies on rodents it has been shown
that eradication of the SCN leads to disturbance of thecircadian rhythm and increases the growth of malignant
tumours
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bullExposure to light at night (LAN) has a similar effect on
the circadian system
bullAnimal experiments have demonstrated that LAN
accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells
bullA recent epidemiological study on women with
experience of long-term night shift work showed that
shift work was associated with epigenetic changes of the
clock genes CLOCK and CRY
bullThe same epigenetic changes have been observed in
breast cancer case ndashcontrol studies
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullCLOCK genes - in crucial functions of cell biology
eg cell proliferation DNA repair and apoptosis
bullThe cell division is temporally regulated and this
rhythmic control affects the rate of the DNA replication
bullIn experimental studies on rodents it has been shown
that eradication of the SCN leads to disturbance of thecircadian rhythm and increases the growth of malignant
tumours
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bullExposure to light at night (LAN) has a similar effect on
the circadian system
bullAnimal experiments have demonstrated that LAN
accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells
bullA recent epidemiological study on women with
experience of long-term night shift work showed that
shift work was associated with epigenetic changes of the
clock genes CLOCK and CRY
bullThe same epigenetic changes have been observed in
breast cancer case ndashcontrol studies
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullExposure to light at night (LAN) has a similar effect on
the circadian system
bullAnimal experiments have demonstrated that LAN
accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells
bullA recent epidemiological study on women with
experience of long-term night shift work showed that
shift work was associated with epigenetic changes of the
clock genes CLOCK and CRY
bullThe same epigenetic changes have been observed in
breast cancer case ndashcontrol studies
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullMelatonin - chronobiotic hormone - by the pineal gland
- transmits information on environmental darkness and
lightness
bullMelatonin - anticarcinogenic actions that are mediated
by a number of mechanisms including
antioxidant and antimitotic activity amp antiestrogenic
properties
bullSince oestrogen promotes growth of breast cancer cells
deficiency of melatonin stimulates their growth
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullMelatonin - manufactured and secreted- during night
bull
Exposure to LAN- melatonin decreases acutely
bullDepending on the time when LAN occurs it can also
shift the phase of melatonin in blood
bullErren amp Reiter- definition of circadian disruption or
chronodisruption
ldquoa breakdown of phasing internal biological systemsappropriately relative to the external ie environmental
changes which leads to chronobiological disordersrdquo
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullThe best markers of chronodisruption-
melatonin or its metabolites- saliva urine and blood
bullAs concerns shift work shifts including night work are
supposed to be the strongest chronodisruptor
bullReason - night work apparently associated with exposure
to LAN
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bull Exposure to LAN- will shift the melatonin acrophase
forward
bull Exposure - early morning- the shift of the acrophase will
be backward
bull late evening or early morning shifts - chronodisruptive
properties
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullNeed for more studies - comparing the risk of breast
cancer in relation to different shift systems also systems
that do not include night work
bullThe aim of the present study - to compare the risk of
breast cancer among women with day work and shift
work with and without night shifts
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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Methods
bullThe data were obtained from the WOLF (Work Lipids
and Fibrinogen) occupational cohort study that included
subjects who were employed in different public and
private companies
bullThe baseline study was first carried out in Stockholm
Sweden from 1992 ndash1995 (WOLFS N=5698)
bull In order to include more subjects who worked in blue-
collar jobs a new data collection was carried out in two
counties in the north of Sweden from 1996 ndash1997
(WOLFN N=4718)
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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bullMethods ctd
bullAll subjects were employed at baseline (aged 19 ndash70
years) and worked in 60 different companies
bullThe major branches - pharmaceutical industry
transportation public administration telecommunication
sales work schools the paper and pulp industry banksoffices and the mechanical industry
bullThe overall participation rate - 80
bullThe subjects who participated in the 1996 ndash1997 datacollection were invited to a follow-up examination which
was performed during 2000 ndash2003 (WOLFF N=5433)
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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Methods cntd
bull
Of those3630 were re-examined and 1803 were recruited for the
first time
bullAll women who entered the cohort in 1992 ndash19951996 ndash1997 and 2000 ndash2003 were included in total 4087
employees
bullAmong those it was possible to classify exposure toshift and day work among 4036 women comprising the
analytic sample for this study
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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Methods ctd
bull At baseline
the participants answered a questionnaire (at home) and
examined by nurses at 33 occupational health units
bull The questionnaire - work tasks occupation work hours
education work environment stress behavioural factorsfamily physical activity sleep health pharmaceuticals
hereditary issues and foreign extraction
bull The medical examination- height weight abdominal
circumference hip circumference and blood pressure
bull The nurses- trained beforehand to ensure standard
procedure
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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A new questionnaire was sent to all participants in 2009 In total 2148 women answered
the questionnaire in 2009 (WOLFU) Figure shows the flow chart in the present study
A flowchart for description of the WOLF cohort WOLFS= WOLF Stockholm WOLFN= WOLF
Norrland WOLFF=follow-up of WOLFN and new recruitment to WOLFN lrarr participants who leave the cohort
WOLFS (1992 1995)
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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(i) ldquoDo you work shiftsrdquo
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts(c) 3 shifts with
continuous operation
(d) according to a rota
(irregular scheduling or
working hours round the
clock and over the whole
week according to a
particular work schedule)
(e) other type of shift
(a) no
(b) 2 shifts
(c) 3 shifts withcontinuous operation
(d) according to a rota
without night shifts
(e) according to a rota
with night shifts
(f) permanent night work
(g) Other type of shift
ldquoWhich option is best suited
in terms of your current
working hours If you are
not employed right now we
want you to think of the time
just before you stopped
workingrdquo
a day work (0600 ndash1800)
b evening work (1800 ndash2200)
c night work (1800 ndash
0600hrs)
d shift work not night
e shift work including night
f according to a rota notnight
g according to a including
night
h other working hours
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997) WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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(ii) ldquoHow many hours do
you normally work per
week including overtimeand how are these hours
distributed
on averagerdquo
(a) day work (0600 ndash
1800) number ofhours=xx
(b) evening work (1800 ndash
2200 ) number of
hours=xx
(c) night work (2200 ndash0600 ) number of
hours=xx
In addition the WOLFF
questionnaire asked if the
respondent had changedshift system during the
last five years ndash either
from shift to day or vice
versa
(ii) ldquoOver how many years
of your career have you
worked shifts If you havenever worked shifts
enter 0 yearsrdquo
(iii) ldquoHow many years
have included nightwork If you have never
worked shifts with night
work indicate the last
year you worked shifts
and enter 0 yearsrdquo
WOLFS (1992 ndash1995)WOLFN (1996 ndash1997)
WOLFF (2000 ndash2003) WOLFU -2009
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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Methods ctd
bullDay work on all occasions when the subject participated- dayworker
bullShift work without night work on ge1 occasion and day work for the
rest - worker with shift work without night work
bullIf the data indicated shift work with night work on ge1 occasion and
day work or shift work without night for the rest - worker with night
shift work
bullInformation on shiftday work was obtained from 1459 participants
from baseline only In total 2148 subjects participated in baseline
and WOLFU and 429 subjects participated on all three occasions
(WOLFN or WOLFS WOLFF and WOLFU)
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
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bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
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bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
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bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
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This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
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CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
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CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
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Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
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Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
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THANK YOU
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Methods ctd
Breast cancer
bullData on cancer incidence - obtained from the Swedish cancer
registry from its establishment in 1958 to 2008
bullReporting is mandatory and covers the total population
bullIt includes individual data on -
personal id number sex place of residence site of tumourhistological type basis and date of diagnosis date and cause of
death date of migration and whether a patient was registered as a
resident in Sweden at the end of a specific year
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
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Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
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bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
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Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
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Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
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bullThe date and causes of death were obtained from the Swedish
death registry between 1992 ndash2008
bullBreast cancer codes according ICD-7 (170) or ICD-10 (C50) were
used to define incident breast cancer cases
bullAll deceased women with breast cancer as an underlying cause
in the death certificate (N=8) were included in the Swedish
cancer registry in the present study
bullExclusion criteria
bullCases without a cancer notification but reported to the Cause
of Death Register are not included
bullWomen who developed breast cancer between 1958 and
baseline were excluded from the analyses (N=10)
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Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2560
Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2660
bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2760
The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
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bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
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Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
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Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
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Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
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Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
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bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
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bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
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Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
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bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2460
Covariates
bull
Information on potential confounders was collected at baselineanthropometric variables and educational level no of children
smoking menopausal status oral contraceptive use hormones
other than contraceptives alcohol intake and educational level
bull Body mass index and waist ndashhip ratio - calculated based on the
anthropometric measures
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2560
Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2660
bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2760
The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2860
bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2960
Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3060
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3160
Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2560
Statistical analysis
bullAll statistical analyses were performed using SPSSWindows
version 170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
bullThe results are expressed as percentages for dichotomous
variables and means for continuous variables
bullChi-square test was used for categorical variables
bullNumber of children- tested by Mann Whitney U-test (due to a
skewed distribution)
bullTwo-tailed tests were used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2660
bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2760
The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2860
bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2960
Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3060
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3160
Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
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THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
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bullCox regression analysis- multivariable analysis
bullHazard ratios (HR) are expressed with 95 confidence intervals
(95 CI)
bullAttained age was used as time variable
bullWhen restricting the population to lt60 years of age censoring was
done for time of death time of diagnosis or when the subjectreached age 60 whichever came first
bullThe working time variable was categorized into day work and shift
work with and without night work
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2760
The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2860
bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2960
Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3060
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3160
Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
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References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2760
The following were potential confounding variables from baseline
(i) body mass index (BMI)
(ii) waist-hip ratio
(iii)educational level
(iv)current smoking (current versus not current smoker)
(v) ever smoker (ever versus never smoker)(vi)menopausal status and
(vii)treatment with hormones other than oral contraceptives
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2860
bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2960
Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3060
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3160
Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2860
bullHigh level of alcohol intake was defined as consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer wine or liquor) on average ge6 times
per week
bullLow level was defined as less than that
bullAll variables were not kept in the main model because they
only marginally influenced the HR
bullTherefore the final model included only exposure to dayshift
work number of children and alcohol intake
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2960
Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3060
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3160
Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 2960
Results
bullThe mean follow-up time (time from baseline to censorship) was
124 years (range 02 ndash161)
bullWhen censoring participants for time of death time of diagnosis
or 31 December 2008 the total number of person-years in the
cohort was 49973
bullBreast cancer was diagnosed among 97 women between baseline
and follow-up
bullThree of these were excluded because data on the shift workvariable were missing
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3060
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3160
Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3060
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3160
Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3160
Age at diagnosis was lower in the two groups with shift work compared with those in the
day working group Shift workers with night work tended to have a shorter time from
baseline to diagnosis than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3260
Results of the Cox regression analysis showed increased HR for shift workers with night
work compared with day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3360
Discussion
bull
This study indicates that shift work with night shifts is associatedwith an increased risk of breast cancer
bullThis finding is consistent with a number of published
epidemiological studies
bullThe adjusted risk was 202 which is comparable with the other
studies
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3460
bullLimitations
bull In the study it was not possible to obtain data on- the duration of
lifetime exposure for all participants only for those who answeredthe questionnaire in 2009
bull Results showed that shifts without night work were associated
with a HR of 123 which is not statistically significant
bull A case ndashcontrol study from the USA showed an OR of 108 (95 CI
081 ndash144) among evening shift workers
bull The evening shift however was a mix of evening and night worksince it started in the afternoon and could end as late as 0200
hours
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3560
bullResults ctd
bullWhen considering only cumulative incidence there were only
marginal differences between the three work schedules
bullHowever the shift workers with night shifts were younger at
inclusion and diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than the day
workers
bullThe time between baseline and diagnosis was significantly shorter
among those who worked shifts with night work than those who
worked days only This might indicate that the tumour progression
was faster among night shift workers
bullThis indicates that the lag between exposure and cancer is not very
long and supports the hypothesis that shifts with night work is a
causal factor
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3660
Results ctd
bullInconsistencies in previous research on night work and cancer
can be due to a poor definition of the shift work variable
bullOne might hypothesize that some women have increased
vulnerability due to genetic differences or behavioural factors
bullWhen they are exposed to shift work cancer might develop
early
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3760
bullThe risk factors for breast cancer
age at birth of first child number of children obesity use of
contraceptive pills hormone treatment nulliparity smokingalcohol consumption and short time of breast feeding
bullConfounding variables were tested-
by entering contraceptive pills other hormonal treatment
menopausal status obesity number of children smoking (ever and
current) alcohol intake and educational level into the analyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3860
bullLimitations
bullReliance on self-reported exposure can involve anamnestic
mistakes
bull Difficulties in correctly recalling previous exposure
bullOf those who reported no experience of shift work in the final
follow-up 22 actually had reported current exposure to shift work
at baseline
bullThe agreement between information given at baseline and follow-
up however was better when considering shift work with nightshifts
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 3960
bullOf those who reported no experience of night shift work at
follow-up only 2 reported night work at baseline
bullIt appears that retrospective information about night shift
experience is more reliable than information about shifts without
night work
bullIn 53 of the subjects- retrospective information about lifetime
exposure to shift work
bull in 36 - only baseline information
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4060
bull The baseline questionnaire provided information only on
current shift work night work and it is probable that some
subjects who were classified as day workers based on thisinformation only were actually former shift workers
bull It is not possible to draw any conclusions about how this
misclassification could have biased the results
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4160
bullThe size of the study a larger number of participants may have
yielded clearer results in some of the analyses
bull Strength of the present study is the longitudinal prospective
cohort design
bullIn the literature- only three prospective cohort studies on the
association between shift work and breast cancer were found
bullTwo were positive and one was negative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4260
bullThe majority of published studies have been case ndashcontrol studies
in which possible recall bias limits the validity of exposure
information
bullThe unique person identification number available for all Swedish
citizens makes it possible to obtain almost complete data from the
Swedish cancer registry on cancer incidence during follow-up
bullAnother advantage - access to information on several potential
confounding factors that could be taken into account in theanalyses
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4360
bullIn order to try preventive measures it is necessary to elucidate
the mechanism behind the increased cancer risk
bullIf the melatonin suppression is the crucial factor one preventive
method could be to reduce exposure to LAN
bullIt would also be possible to use only red light at night because
red light does not interfere with melatonin production
bullIf the major problem is the challenge of the circadian rhythm or
interaction between night work and genetic predisposition other
preventive measures should be evaluated
C l i i d i k f b t hift k
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4460
bull Conclusion- increased risk of breast cancer among shift workers
who have had night work in their schedule
bullShift workers who did not have night work had a small and
statistically insignificant risk compared with day workers
bullThe finding supports previous research reporting an increasedbreast cancer risk among night shift workers
bull
It cannot be ruled out that also shift workers without nightwork are at a higher risk of cancer than day workers
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4560
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration melatonin and breast cancer among Chinesewomen in SingaporeAnna H Wu Renwei Wang Woon-Puay Koh Frank Z Stanczyk Hin-Peng Lee and Mimi
C Yu
Five hundred and twenty-five incident cases of breast cancer were
identified among the remaining 33528 women after up to 11 years
of follow-up
Among women postmenopausal at baseline breast cancer risk
decreased with increasing sleep duration
Those who reported 9+ h of sleep showed a relative risk of 067
compared with women who reported le6 h of sleep
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4660
This inverse association was observed primarily in lean women
In this study population irrespective of gender urinary 6-
sulfatoxymelatonin levels increased with increasing self-
reported hours of sleep after adjustment for age and time of
day of urine collection
Melatonin levels were 42 higher in those with 9+ versusthose with le6 h of sleep
Conclusion Sleep duration may influence breast cancer risk
possibly via its effect on melatonin levels
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4760
CROSS REFERENCE
Sleep duration and the risk of breast cancer the Ohsaki Cohort
Study
M Kakizaki S Kuriyama T Sone et alBritish Journal of Cancer
In a prospective study of 23995 Japanese women short sleep
duration was associated with higher risk of breast cancer
compared with women who slept 7 h per day
The multivariate hazard ratio of those who slept lt6 h per day was
162
Significant inverse association between sleep duration and breast
cancer risk in Japanese women
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4860
CRITICAL APPRAISAL
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 4960
Journal
Scand J Work Environ Health
Peer reviewed
Indexed
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5060
Title
bull Breast cancer among shift workers results ofthe WOLF longitudinal cohort study
bull Concise and informative
bull Primary objective stated
bull Study area amp population ndash not mentioned
bull Study design mentioned
bull Key words
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5160
Authors
bull Address E-mail id of corresponding authormentioned
bull [E-mail AndersKnutssonmiunse]
bull Affiliation- Department of Health Sciences Mid
Sweden University SE-85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5260
Introduction
Problem statement with background discussed
Research question- Whether shift work (with or without nightwork) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer
The rationale is stated satisfactorily
Need for the study identified
Knowledge gap- highlighted
Adequate references quoted
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5360
Methods
Study Design Prospective study (Part of the largerongoing cohort sample)
Sampling and recruitment details have been explainedsystematically
Data source ndash details mentioned elaborately
Sample size calculation is not mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5460
Methods
bull The study setting- Community (public and privatecompanies) ndash ideal
bull The confounding factors - influencing the levels of
Iodine should have been addressed
bull Exclusion and Inclusion criteria mentioned
bull Standardization of the instruments validation of
scales ndash should have been mentionedbull Ethical clearance is obtained from respective
University and Medical Association
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5560
Statistical Analysis
bull Appropriate methodology used ndash
bull Chi-square
bull Mann Whitney U-test
bull Cox regression analysis - multivariable
analysis
bull
Hazard ratiobull Statistical Analysis SPSSWindows version
170 (SPSS Inc Chicago IL USA)
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5660
Results
bull Results are given in tables
bull The article convinces the reader that the study
is true
bull Observations are summarized and discussed
bull Statistical significance of the values showing
positive association ndash mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5760
Discussion
Possible reasoning of the available results andcomparison done with relevant studies doneelsewhere
Other relevant studies related ndash similarities isquoted
Contrary results of other studies mentioned
honestly
Strengths and limitations are mentioned
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5860
References
Vancouver style
No of references 46 - adequate
Recent references are mentioned ndash 23
Bibliography section not used
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 5960
Abstract
Well structured
219 words
Presented as Objective
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Date of receipt acceptance mentioned
Precise and informative
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU
8142019 jc ejournal 18122012 Breast cancer among shift workerspptx
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljc-ejournal-18122012-breast-cancer-among-shift-workerspptx 6060
THANK YOU