Citation

Clement R, Ferreol S, Ould-Aoudia V, Berger M, Rodat O. Presse Med. (1983) 2005; 34(17): 1237-1244.

Vernacular Title

La conduite automobile chez les sujets ages: implications liees au vieillissement

Affiliation

CHU, Maison Pirmil, Hopital Saint-Jacques, Nantes. renaud.clement@chu-nantes.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16230966

Abstract

Impairment of cognitive performance is associated with an excess risk of accidents. Adaptation of driving behavior in subjects with benign cognitive disorders reduces risk of automobile accidents. Cessation of driving or at least not driving alone limits the excess accident risk for drivers with dementia. Alterations in visual field and acuity increase risk of traffic accidents. Drugs affecting vigilance and neurological, cardiovascular and osteoarticular disorders increase accident risk. Screening for these disorders in the elderly is a necessary public safety measure.