Originally Posted by symbian simian
There are several studies that suggest flying night cargo even for the best cargo companies reduces your life expectancy by about 10 years compared to equally educated people who sleep when it is dark. You are more than welcome to close your eyes (haha) to the facts.
Can you provide a link to any of those "several studies"?
Yes, there are studies that discuss mortality and life expectancy for shift workers, which arguably cargo pilots are...but I am not aware of a single study specifically focused on professional pilots - who are healthier than the average population with significantly more than average income and time off.