Philip Morris's health information web site appears responsible but undermines public health

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

In 1999, Philip Morris launched its new website and encouraged consumers to obtain information about tobacco and health issues there. However, internal industry documents reveal that the website was a public relations effort intended to help the company avoid punishment and regulation.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1446.2008.00743.x

Comment: It is still astounding to read the lengths the tobacco industry will go to avoid being reprimanded.