In terms of clinical specialities, the Italian healthcare system is among the top 10 in the world for the quality of services provided. Moreover, in terms of life expectancy and the health of its citizens, Italy’s averages continue to be among the best in the world, even exceeding the European average. According to the Bloomberg ranking, Italy ranks second in the top 20 healthiest countries in the world, with a Health Index score of 91.59. This is due to its advanced healthcare system and a lifestyle that promotes well-being thanks to the Mediterranean diet, which contributes to longevity and good health. 

There are more than 300 spa establishments across Italy, all of which are located in special natural environments and offer as many as nine types of thermal mineral water (oligomineral water, sulphurous water, salsobromoiodic water, radioactive water, salt water and chloride-sodium water, sulphate water, bicarbonate water, carbonic water, and arsenic and iron-rich water), which differ in their biological action and therapeutic properties. In thermal medicine, mineral waters are used to prevent and treat conditions affecting the body as well as for rehabilitation. 

Looking at the numbers, most Italian spa establishments treat respiratory (67%), rheumatic (64%), ENT (62%) and dermatological (42%) conditions.