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Key Points Question Is rotating night shift work prospectively associated with healthy aging that simultaneously considers chronic diseases, cognitive and physical function, and mental health? Findings In a large cohort study of 46 318 female nurses, long-term rotating night shift work was associated with modestly decreased odds of healthy aging after 24 years of follow-up. Meaning In addition to the existing literature suggesting that shift work is associated with increased mortality, the findings of this study further suggest that shift work is also associated with worse overall health among women who survive to older ages.