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Original Articles

Individualized Assessment of Driving Fitness for Older Individuals with Health, Disability, and Age-Related Concerns

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Pages 320-327 | Received 20 Jun 2007, Accepted 28 Sep 2007, Published online: 11 Aug 2008

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