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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Redbridge 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]
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46 Sessions were held this year at the Kenwood Gardens Centre and 4 were held at Mayesbrook, the continued figures showing that 110 new cases were seen during the year 1965 which compares favourably with those seen in previous years, as can be seen from the following table:—
| Year | No. of New Cases Seen |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 55 |
| 1962 | 70 |
| 1963 | 99 |
| 1964 | 107 |
| 1965 | 110 |
1. Appointment List (both clinics)
| Under 5 years | Over 5 years | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| Infant Welfare Officers | 5 | |||
| School Medical Officers | 21 | 15 | ||
| General Practitioners | 5 | 2 | 21 | 7 |
| Parents | 6 | 3 | ||
| Health Visitors | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 110 New Cases | 15 | 15 | 53 | 27 |
It is interesting to note that in 196 5 3 5 cases were referred
by General Practitioners compared with 22 in 1964.
1965 (Both Clinics) — Old and New Cases = 509
1964 „ „ „ „ =523
1963 „ „ „ „ =463
1962 „ „ „ „ =358
2. Procedure
As in previous years the procedure adhered to with each
new case is as follows:—
(a) Urinalysis.
(b) History of Enuresis, temperament, home environment
and previous illnesses.
(c) Physical examination.
(d) Treatment.
3. Treatment
The treatments issued or prescribed throughout the year
include:—