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Genetic factors (age and mutations in clock genes) and environmental factors (sleep disturbances, irregular diet, and shift work) disrupt circadian rhythm. Disturbances in the oscillations of the circadian clock lead to cardiometabolic diseases, CNS disorders, and cancer.
