In-depth evaluation of association between crash and hand arthritis via naturalistic driving study

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    Severe arthritis may increase the driver`s crash risk due to a reduced range of joint motion and pain. The high prevalence of arthritis among the driver population is a safety and public health concern, especially among senior drivers. Jones et_al indicated that drivers with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis had difficulty conducting common driving tasks, including buckling the seat belt, looking over one`s shoulder to check blind spots, turning the wheel, and using the hand brake. Because drivers with arthritis or other fitness conditions tend to drive less than others, arthritis could be . . .

     

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