Multiple Sclerosis statistics (FOI)Multiple Sclerosis statistics (FOI)
Produced by the Freedom of Information officeAuthored by Government of Jersey and published on
26 May 2021.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
I would like to know the following in respect of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Jersey:
A
How many people were diagnosed in the years 2018, 2019, 2020, and what age range did they fall into?
B
How many people in total have MS in Jersey
Response
A and B
Information is publically available in response to a previous Freedom of Information request dated, 18 March 2021, on www.gov.je therefore Article 23 of the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 has been applied.
The information can be found at the following link:
Multiple Sclerosis statistics (FOI)
Article applied
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(1) Information is absolutely exempt information if it is reasonably available to the applicant, otherwise than under this Law, whether or not free of charge.
(2) A scheduled public authority that refuses an application for information on this ground must make reasonable efforts to inform the applicant where the applicant may obtain the information.
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