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    In 1999, more than 7,000 Americans 65 and older died and another 246,000 suffered nonfatal injuries in motor vehicle crashes. Drivers 65 and older have higher crash death rates per mile driven than all but teen drivers.

    Rates for motor vehicle–related injury are twice as high for older men as for older women.

    Motor vehicle–related deaths and injuries among older adults are rising. During 1990–1997, the number of deaths rose 14% and the number of nonfatal injuries climbed 19%.

    The over-65 age group is the fastest growing segment of the population. It is estimated that more than 40 million older adults will be licensed drivers by 2020.

    Basic questions remain unanswered in this field. Issues to consider include:

    What medical conditions, if any, increase the risk of a crash;

    How much older adults drive and what their transportation needs are;

    Why older adults decide to stop driving;

    Whether they stop driving at the appropriate time and for the right reasons;

    Whether screening tests can successfully identify high-risk older drivers;

    How to practically measure older adults' functional ability to drive;

    Alternatives to driving that would be both practical and acceptable to older adults.

    This information will enable policy makers and public health practitioners to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies to reduce the number of injuries and deaths among this age group.

    This information came from a CDC online article.

    *** Any medical or legal information can be incorrect or outdated ***
    *** Consult a qualified source for current info ***


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