Answer and Explanation:
What Robert Putnam meant to say by the statement was that the number of active meaningful societies, and the extent to which they are socially active, would go a long way in determining the health and well-being of the citizens: the number and level of activity of Italy’s choral societies (choir groups) have had a great impact on the wellbeing of many Italians—similar to getting health bills reimbursed, or using high-level social activities to enhance well-being.
