Byeon Haewon
Department of Future Technology, Worker's Care and Digital Health Lab, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan 31253, South Korea.
World J Cardiol. 2025 Apr 26;17(4):102133. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v17.i4.102133.
This article examines the study by Lin , which explores the effects of night sentry duties on cardiometabolic health in military personnel. The research identifies significant correlations between the frequency of night shifts and negative cardiometabolic outcomes, such as elevated resting pulse rates and lowered levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. These outcomes underscore the health risks linked to partial sleep deprivation, a common challenge in military environments. The editorial highlights the clinical significance of these findings, advocating for the implementation of targeted health interventions to mitigate these risks. Strategies such as structured sleep recovery programs and lifestyle modifications are recommended to improve the health management of military personnel engaged in nocturnal duties. By addressing these issues, military health management can better safeguard the well-being and operational readiness of its personnel.
本文审视了林的研究，该研究探讨了夜间哨兵任务对军事人员心脏代谢健康的影响。该研究确定了夜班频率与负面心脏代谢结果之间存在显著关联，如静息心率升高和高密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平降低。这些结果凸显了与部分睡眠剥夺相关的健康风险，这是军事环境中常见的挑战。这篇社论强调了这些发现的临床意义，主张实施有针对性的健康干预措施以减轻这些风险。建议采用结构化睡眠恢复计划和生活方式改变等策略，以改善从事夜间任务的军事人员的健康管理。通过解决这些问题，军事健康管理可以更好地保障其人员的福祉和作战准备状态。
