Tobacco industry success in preventing regulation of secondhand smoke in Latin America : the "Latin Project"

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

Tobacco industry documents revealed that Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco used a law firm to create relationships with scientists and physicians to advocate against smoke-free bans in workplaces and public areas. The actions of the industry have been victorious in impeding development of public health programs on secondhand smoke.

http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/11/4/305

Comment: Industry sponsored research and researchers, well-placed articles to influence public opinion, and all organized by a law firm to disguise the industry backing. Sneaky, and interesting as to the lengths the industry will go to.