One in two Italian families, 50.8%, has difficulty reaching the emergency room. This was revealed by Istat in the report on public utility services.
Highest percentages are found in the South, followed by the Islands and the Centre. In over 11 Regions, the percentage of families who cannot easily reach this service exceeds the national average. The highest is recorded in Campania (63.5%), followed by Calabria (62.5%), Liguria (58%) and Puglia (57%)