Every 15th carrier of the Hepatitis C virus is an Indian, according to a recent report. At present, nearly 12.5 million Indians suffer from the virus, and more than 1 lac people die of it every year. Its estimated that Hepatitis C is also responsible for as many as 1 in 4 cases of liver cancer and 20 percent of chronic liver diseases.
A WHO report says working in the graveyard shift increases the risk of cancer.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/night-is-not-right-working-nights-can-cause-cancer/53620-17.html
Whether women should be allowed to work in night shifts was discussed on the CNN-IBN show, India 360.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-360-night-shifts-for-women/39790-3.html
The Karnataka Assembly has passed a new Bill that seeks to ban night shifts for women employees.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/no-night-shifts-for-ktaka-women/39725-3.html
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