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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 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]
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Results
In 1967, 71 cases were discharged "dry":—
(1) From Kenwood Gardens Centre- 58 )
(2) From Mayesbrook Centre- 13 )
as compared with:— 67 discharges in 1966
65 discharges in 1965
57 discharges in 1964
In addition, during 1967 (l)33 Cases were considered "selfdischarged".
(2) 11 cases were discharged
because of removal from area, or referral to hospital or childguidance
clinic.
Total Discharged Cases - 122
(From Kenwood Gardens Centre — 86)
(From Mayesbrook Centre — 36)
Further Analysis of Treatment and Effect
This short analysis is extracted from those children treated at the Kenwood Centre during 1967 and who were receiving
either:-
| (1) Dexten | (2) Tryptizol or | (3) Tofranil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of children Treated | Dexten | Syrup (or tabs) Tryptizol | Tofranil |
| No. of children treated | 86 | 119 | 32 |
| Marked improvement in 4/52 (i.e. less than 5 nights wet in 4/52) | 26 | 54 | 13 |
| (approx.33%) | (approx.50%) | ||
| Completely dry in 3/12 | 9 | 11 | - |
| Completely dry in 6/12 | 9 | 12 | 4 |
| Completely dry in 1 year | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Little or no effect (and therefore change of treatment) | 23 | 26 | 12 |
Once again, one would mention, with appreciation, the complete
liaison and co-operation which exists between the General
Practitioner and the Clinic Staff).
(Ref. 1. Practitioner, April 1963, Vol.190. p.p.494-8
(Pooley and Shersby))