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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between work types (fixed night shift, rotating night shift, and fixed daytime work) and workers' health. Methods : The data were from the 7th Korean Working Conditions Survey (2023), focusing on questions related to night and shift work. The study analyzed 348 workers on fixed night shifts, 629 on rotating night shifts, and 44,907 on fixed day shifts. Results : The results showed that workers on rotating night shifts experienced higher levels of sleep-maintenance insomnia and non-restorative sleep compared to those on fixed night shifts and day shifts. Workers on rotating night shifts have also been shown to be most vulnerable to mental health problems. The risk of experiencing generalized fatigue was highest among fixed night shift workers. Conclusion : As the number of night shift workers steadily increases, ongoing efforts to improve their health are essential. Therefore, it is necessary to develop and reorganize various strategies and systems to effectively address these challenges.