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Redbridge 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]

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78
Enuresis
Clinic
Dr. Joan M. Pooley, Senior Departmental Medical Officer, reports as
follows:-
During the 12 months ended 31st December 1969, the Enuresis Clinic
has been held weekly at the Kenwood Gardens Clinic, and fortnightly or
monthly at the Mayesbrook Clinic, according to the number of cases to
be seen.

Table: 1. SESSIONS AND NEW CASES:-

1. SESSIONS AND NEW CASES:-

Kenwood GardensMayesbrookTotal
Sessions held431154
New Cases seen11136147
(of which 23 were under 5 yrs. of age)(3 under 5 years)
Total attendances (Old and new cases)581129710
Total seen under 5 years of age71677

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Throughout the year the attendances have been good, although a
certain number have failed to re-attend after 3 or d interviews and have
subsequently been found to be "dry".

Table: II. ARPOINTMENT ANALYSIS (both clinics):-

II. ARPOINTMENT ANALYSIS (both clinics):-

Under 5 yearsOver 5 years
Recommended by —BoysGirlsBoysGirls
1. Infant Welfare Medical Officers138--
2. School Medical Officers--5038 5
3. General Practitioners226
4. Parents-143
5. Health Visitors1-44
6. Transfers into area--2-
7. Hospitals--2-
8. E.N.T. Consultant1---
9. Child Care Officer--1-
Total = 14717116950