(ANSA) - Rome, September 7 - Seven million Italians, or 13%
of the population, have a tattoo somewhere on their body and
woman outnumber men, the Higher Health Institute (ISS) said in
its first survey of tattoos Monday.
Some 13.8% of female Italians are tattooed and some 11.7%
of males.
Some 3.3% of the total have had reactions or complications
including pain, granulomas, skin thickening, allergic reactions,
infections and pus, the ISS said, adding that this figure "is
likely lower than the real one".
Seven mn Italians tattooed
More women than men