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ENURESIS CLINIC
During 1964 the total number of children attending the
clinic was 177; a similar number to the past two years. 116 were
boys and 61 girls, showing the usual proportion of two boys
attending for every girl.
74 children were discharged dry and 67 were still attending
at the end of the year. As the average length of treatment is
six months most of these had only started attending in the
latter part of the period.
A larger number than usual (11) left the district, and 21
were crossed off the list after they had failed to attend after
three consecutive appointments had been sent. In four cases the
enuresis was considered to be part of a larger physical or
psychological problem and consequently the children were
referred to other clinics.
In nearly half the cases there was a history of enuresis in
the immediate family; and 25 children showed minor signs of
emotional disturbance. A third of the children had already received
treatment for enuresis without success before attending
the clinic.
73 children used the buzzers which were particularly useful
with the older children.
Number of children who attended in 1964:- 177
Lodge Road Clinic 134
New Addington 43 (Boys 116, Girls 61)

Age:- 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Numbers
Attending: 25, 40, 27, 16, 23, 13, 14, 9, 5, 4, 1.