83 Moldovans quit smoking after calling the anti-smoking green line. They started to get treatment after being advised by doctors.

According to the Health Ministry, 42 smokers got psychotherapy sessions, and 39 took medicines, laser therapy and acupuncture.

According to statistics, 27 % of Moldovans smoke. Most of them then suffer from diabetes, cirrhosis, hepatic cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

MDL880 mn are annually spend to treat these illnesses.

The Green line was launched in the spring of 2016.