Study links sleep debt and night shifts to increased infection risk among nurses

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March 10, 2025, 4:00 AM

• •A new study has found that sleep debt and night shifts increase the risk of several common infections in nurses.
• •The study, which analyzed self-reported data from 1,335 Norwegian nurses, found that shift work—particularly night shifts—was associated with a higher risk of several infections, including the common cold.
• •The findings emphasize the importance of adequate sleep and shift management in reducing susceptibility to infection.

A new study has found that sleep debt and night shifts increase the risk of several common infections in nurses. The study, which analyzed self-reported data from 1,335 Norwegian nurses, found that shift work—particularly night shifts—was associated with a higher risk of several infections, including the common cold. The findings emphasize the importance of adequate sleep and shift management in reducing susceptibility to infection.

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