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Tightening legal restrictions for drivers with epilepsy in Japan.

Authors :
Baba M
Hitosugi M
Source :
Acta neurologica Scandinavica [Acta Neurol Scand] 2021 Jun; Vol. 143 (6), pp. 673-674. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Feb 28.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Epilepsy is a highly prevalent condition around the world, and many countries impose restrictions on drivers with epilepsy. After toughening the law in Japan, the number of refused driving license applications for patients with epilepsy increased markedly. However, the number of collisions caused by drivers with epilepsy did not decrease.<br /> (© 2021 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1600-0404
Volume :
143
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta neurologica Scandinavica
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
33644860
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ane.13408