2009 Older Adults' Knowledge About Medications That Can Impact Driving.

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2009 Older Adults' Knowledge About Medications That Can Impact Driving.

September 16, 2009

MacLennan PA, Owsley C, Rue LW III, McGwin G Jr. Washington, DC: American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety; August 2009.

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This report provides results of a survey about older adults' awareness of common medications that may impair the ability to drive.

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