Morning Cortisol Levels and Perceived Stress in Irregular Shift Workers Compared with Regular Daytime Workers

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Sleep Disorders

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Figure 1: Morning Cortisol Levels and Perceived Stress in Irregular Shift Workers Compared with Regular Daytime Workers 