Italians spend 22 hrs indoors, weighs on health

(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 15 - Italians spend 22 hours a day indoors and this has a significant impact on their health and wellbeing, according to a report out Sunday.
    Italians spend 90% of their time indoors, in their homes, workplaces, schools, gyms, supermarkets and shops, said the report from the Italian Academy of Biophilia (AIB).
    "The excessive time spent closed up has negative impacts on quality of life and people's psyscho-physical wellbeing," said AIB President Rita Trombin, calling for lifestyle changes to spend more time outdoors.
    "Inserting natural elements boosts productivity and mood," she ssaid. (ANSA).