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> The issue they raise is that the switch causes problems.

The scientific position is that permanent standard time is the most healthy option. And that permanent daylight saving time might be even less healthy, than the current switching.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/07487304198541...

More sources in these old comments:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30691158

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30691237

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I think I'd have to see a survey of health professionals (including mental health) in the context of selecting a permanent DST or ST before I'd say "the scientific position is..."

How about the American Medical Association:

* https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-cal...

And the American College of Chest Physicians, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, American Thoracic Society, etc:

* https://www.labmanager.com/new-position-statement-supports-p...

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